In a what-if situation, Ash is charged with the murders of his friends after the horrifying events in the cabin. His story of fighting for his life against supernatural possessed people is lacking in credibility and is put in a mental institution. His attorney Sally finally believes his story, thanks to Professor Knowby's diary, and proceeds to find a way to get him out. Little do they know that the owner of the mental institution, Dr. Reinhard, has gotten hold of the Necronomicon and has re-released the evil. Ash with the help of Sam the half-deadite midget, must once again defeat the evil and rescue Sally from Dr. Reinhard.