Army of Darkness (1992)

Army of Darkness (1992) — a darkly comic horror-adventure and the next chapter in the Evil Dead saga — throws sardonic everyman Ash into 1300 A.D. with his car, shotgun and chainsaw. Mistaken for a spy, he proves himself in "The Pit," is dubbed the Chosen One, and sent on a madcap quest to retrieve the Necronomicon so he can get back home. Told he must say the words "Klaatu Barada Nikto," Ash fumbles the spell, accidentally unleashes an army of the dead (including a terrifying Deadite version of himself), and sparks an over-the-top siege on a medieval fortress. With the reluctant help of Lord Arthur and the roguish Duke Henry the Red, Ash mixes 20th‑century swagger and slapstick tactics with medieval warfare in a climactic, gory showdown. Viewers can expect a fast, rollicking ride: gross-out practical effects and skeleton armies, pulpy sword-and-sorcery action, and nonstop wisecracks from Bruce Campbell’s iconic antihero. The film balances campy humor and violent thrills—equal parts camp, blood, and bravado—making it a cult-favorite blend of horror and comedy that’s as fun to watch as it is gleefully ridiculous.

Actors: Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert

Director: Sam Raimi

Runtime: 81 min

Genres: Comedy, Horror

59 /100 7.4 /10 6.7 /10