Army of Darkness
Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness

1992Movie81 minEnglish

Ash, a handsome, shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed department store clerk, is time warped backwards into England's Dark Ages, where he romances a beauty and faces legions of the undead.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users87%
Director: Sam RaimiGenres: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Ash Williams is accidentally transported to the Middle Ages to fight an army of the dead. He must retrieve an ancient artifact, the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis, to return to his own time. However, his own clumsiness and a prophecy about a "chosen one" complicate his quest, leading to a climactic battle against a horde of skeletal warriors and his own evil twin.

Critical Reception

Army of Darkness received a mixed to positive reception from critics upon its release, with many praising its unique blend of horror, comedy, and action, and Bruce Campbell's performance. While some found its tone inconsistent, it has since gained a significant cult following and is often regarded as a beloved entry in the Evil Dead franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty one-liners and Bruce Campbell's charismatic performance as Ash.
  • Appreciated for its creative set pieces and blend of horror, comedy, and fantasy elements.
  • Some critics noted a departure from the raw horror of its predecessors, leaning more into slapstick and adventure.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's humor, Bruce Campbell's iconic portrayal of Ash, and its entertaining, over-the-top action sequences. Many appreciate its cult status and unique, quirky style.

Fun Fact

The line "Groovy" was originally intended to be spoken only once by Ash but was improvised by Bruce Campbell multiple times throughout the film, becoming a signature catchphrase.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A perfect "trash" movie.** When I saw this movie a few hours ago, I didn't know it was a sequel to “Evil Dead”, a movie I haven't seen yet. I generally like to start the franchises in the right order. However, and as far as I was readi...
Nathan

Nathan

Army of Darkness is such a mix bag for me, on one hand it is a very fun and whimsical fantasy adventure but on the other it is such a step away from the franchise that it feels out of place. It is marketed as a horror film, but there is abs...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Ash" (Bruce Campbell) is a bit of a loud-mouth hardware salesman who somehow manages to get himself, and his car, transported back seven hundred years and into a mediaeval combat zone! "Lord Arthur" (Marcus Gilbert) is his new master and t...
misubisu

misubisu

Bruce Campbell at his "gimme some sugar Baby" best. Klatu Verada mumble mumble... What could possibly go wrong!?!? This is just a fun, entertaining movie.
John Chard

John Chard

My name is Ash and I am a slave. Close as I can figure, the year is thirteen hundred A.D and I'm being dragged to my death. Army of Darkness is directed by Sam Raimi and Raimi co-writes the screenplay with his brother Ivan. It stars Bruc...