10 Best Horror Films With Final Guys
1. Ash Williams - The Evil Dead Franchise
Ash Williams is not only cinema's best final guy, but is arguably also one of horror's most iconic and most beloved characters. Portrayed by Bruce Campbell, whose physical comedy is always sublime, the perennially-cursed Ash has survived demons and Deadites to emerge as the ultimate Scream King.
Sam Raimi's The Evil and Evil Dead II are cult-classic horror films which chart the disastrous consequences of finding the Book of the Dead and unintentionally summoning the Kandarian Demon.
Only Ash survives the events of the first film, as his friends and girlfriend are possessed and ultimately killed off. In the sequel, Ash once more has to battle uncontrollable Deadites, before ultimately being transported to Medieval Europe via a space-time vortex and then evening turning up to headline his own Ash vs. Evil Dead TV series for three seasons.
While in the original Evil Dead film Ash sometimes appears cowardly and incompetent, this ultimate horror badass grows to be a brave, demon-killing icon with excellent dialogue and an undeniable physical presence. Campbell's sensational performance has earned him a spot in horror history, which, we believe, is totally deserved.