Ash Williams Costume
Hail to the king, baby. Gear up as horror's ultimate hero.
Ash Williams from the Evil Dead franchise is one of the most iconic horror-comedy protagonists of all time. Known for his rugged resilience and cheesy one-liners, his signature look is instantly recognizable to sci-fi and horror fans. This costume captures his classic battle-damaged appearance from Evil Dead 2, complete with his signature chest harness and chainsaw hand.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Ash Williams costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ash Williams costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Blue work shirt
A light blue, long-sleeve button-down work shirt, ideally with some tears, dirt smudges, and fake blood splatters.
DIY: Use an old blue dress shirt, rip one of the sleeves slightly, and rub it in charcoal or dirt.
Brown work pants
Standard straight-leg brown or dark khaki utility pants, slightly weathered.
DIY: Use any old brown chinos or jeans and scuff up the knees with sandpaper.
Chest harness
A brown leather or faux-leather shotgun holster harness worn over the shoulders and chest.
DIY: Construct a harness using cheap brown belts buckled together across your chest and back.
Toy chainsaw hand
A prop red chainsaw designed to fit over your right hand.
DIY: Modify a toy chainsaw by removing the handle and attaching a cardboard cuff to slide your hand into.
Toy shotgun (Boomstick)
A toy double-barreled shotgun to slide into your back harness.
DIY: Cut and paint cardboard tubes black to resemble shotgun barrels and attach them to a toy stock.
Black work boots
Sturdy black leather utility or combat boots.
DIY: Any dark, rugged boots or high-top black sneakers will work in a pinch.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Ash Williams costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown work pants and black boots.
- 2
Put on the blue work shirt, leaving the top couple of buttons undone. Roll the sleeves up slightly or rip them for a battle-damaged look.
- 3
Put on the brown leather chest harness, adjusting the straps so the shotgun holster sits securely on your back.
- 4
Slide the toy shotgun (your 'boomstick') into the back holster of the harness.
- 5
Apply fake blood splatters to your face, neck, and the front of your blue shirt.
- 6
Slip your right hand into the chainsaw prop sleeve to complete the iconic silhouette.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a messy, swept-back 1980s look using pomade or gel. Use dark gray eyeshadow or face paint to create dirt smudges on your cheeks and forehead, and apply liberal amounts of liquid fake blood to your face and chest.
Ash Williams for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a Deadite, a female survivor in 80s attire, or Linda.
- group
- Form an Evil Dead group with Ash, Kelly, Pablo, and Ruby from Ash vs Evil Dead.
- kids
- A miniature Ash with a felt chainsaw hand and drawn-on chin dimple.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting work shirt and utility pants provide a comfortable, highly adjustable fit for all body types.
- pet
- A dog wearing a small red felt 'chainsaw' strapped to one front leg.
Tips
- Carry your phone and wallet in your left pocket, as your right hand will be occupied by the chainsaw prop.
- Use water-based fake blood so it is easier to wash out of your skin and hair after the party.
- If attending a convention, check their weapon policy regarding toy shotguns and prop chainsaws.
- Sandpaper and dark tea bags are great for aging and weathering the blue shirt naturally.
Ash Williams costume FAQ
- Which hand is Ash's chainsaw hand?
- Ash's chainsaw is attached to his right hand, which he cut off after it became possessed by a Deadite.
- How do you make a cheap Ash Williams harness?
- You can make a budget harness by crossing two brown thrift store belts over your shoulders and securing them with a third belt around your chest.
- What is Ash's shotgun called?
- Ash famously refers to his weapon as his 'Boomstick'—a Remington double-barreled 12-gauge shotgun.
Did you know? Ash's signature weapon, the chainsaw, was originally chosen by director Sam Raimi simply because it was the loudest and most terrifying power tool he could think of for a low-budget horror film.