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Army of Darkness

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3rd Evil Dead movie. Ash finds himself trapped in medieval times. He must quest for the Necronomicon, a book of evil which can return him to his time. Unfortunately, he releases the evil trapped inside the book and unleashes an army of the dead.
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Some of the evil magic is gone as this trilogy capper dispenses with most of the scares, but Bruce Campbell's hammy charm and Sam Raimi's homage to classic visual effects make for a fun enough adventure.

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Peter Besas Variety Mar 31, 2023
Blending almost nonstop violence with humorous parody, Sam Raimi’s latest excursion into horror-kitsch should prove a crowd-pleaser for the mall trade and perhaps a mite beyond. Go to Full Review
Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 31, 2023
3/4
Replete with thumping horse hooves, the battle cries of lusty men and the banshee screams of the living dead, Raimi's movie comes at you with a noisy, jokey swagger. Its hero even says "groovy" and gets away with it. Go to Full Review
Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Mar 31, 2023
1.5/4
Here's the problem: Bruce Campbell's character is a complete stiff, and so is everyone else he meets who isn't a special effect. The result is that we couldn't care less who wins any battle in the movie no matter how inventively photographed. Go to Full Review
Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Aug 3, 2026
"Army of Darkness" features the outlandish, unrealistic fighting style that would be adored in "Xena: The Warrior Princess." Go to Full Review
Alan Jones Radio Times Dec 17, 2025
2/5
As the second sequel to his classic Evil Dead, however, it's a vapid exercise in watered-down horror kitsch that betrays the whole ethos of the sublime original. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 12, 2025
4/5
Despite abandoning the horror elements of its predecessors, it's still an entertaining showcase for Bruce Campbell's comedic chops and physical prowess. Go to Full Review
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Pete F Oct 12, 2025 Such a fun film and that much more enjoyable on the big screen! See more Kellyface Oct 12, 2025 A classic and personal favorite. Thrilled to finally get to see it n the big screen. Pure camp. See more jacob Aug 30, 2023 We need more old school horror movies back in theaters. It was great seeing it among fans. Everyone laughed and enjoyed it See more Albert S @WeirdoWithABeardo 1 day ago Probably one of the most epic movies ever made. So good for Halloween where you want some comedy in your horror along with action. You will quote this movie for the rest of your life. See more Huntin P @PaxVobiscum80 3 days ago Where would Game Of Thrones be without Army of Darkness? Yeah, I am being serious. As we all know, Thrones went into slow decline, then faster, then finished with the worst final season (8) in the history of telly. A few of us stuck to our guns and refused to partake of any spinoffs, not after the cynical betrayal of the original show's various character arcs. It's all a bit late now, anyway. One thing that doesn't fail, indeed it actually seems better in the aftermath of Thrones, is this, ARMY OF DARKNESS. Ash passes through a portal into a medieval world beset by the powers of darkness. A hero is needed, a man of dauntless courage, cocksure swagger, armed with a boomstick. The promised one cometh at last. This movie is full of deliciously goofy humour. A funny nightmare, a hero's journey replete with lines like, "Gimme me some sugar, baby!" A man, like Jaime Lannister, with a metal hand, but unlike Jaime, Ash won't falter, for he knows the audience wants a hero worthy of big kisses. See more Benjamin W @Code70 Sep 23, 2026 Army of Darkness feels the least like an Evil Dead movie. And that’s part of why it really works. The tonal difference between the three Sam Raimi Evil films is rather bizarre. The first one being more horror-centric, the second balancing comedy and horror, and this one being pretty much just a medieval slapstick comedy. And yet it works so well. Ash continues to solidify himself as an all-timer here, and although the film’s ambitions often exceed its budget, the rough edges are always what kinda made Raimi’s trilogy so charming. And I think that might apply here more than ever. I found the slapstick rather enjoyable, and I think this is easily the most quotable the Evil Dead movies. Practically everything Ash says is memorable. This one was great. Not perfect, but I liked it more than the first Evil Dead, and it’s probably my second favorite in the franchise overall. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis 3rd Evil Dead movie. Ash finds himself trapped in medieval times. He must quest for the Necronomicon, a book of evil which can return him to his time. Unfortunately, he releases the evil trapped inside the book and unleashes an army of the dead.
Director
Sam Raimi
Producer
Rob Tapert
Screenwriter
Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Renaissance Pictures, Dino de Laurentiis Corp.
Rating
R (Violence|Horror)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Horror, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 19, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.5M
Runtime
1h 21m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby A, Dolby SR, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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