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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 Read all reviews

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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 KerryWhite's S @KerryWhite77 Oct 15, 2026 5/10. 52/100 Originally watched with my Dad and Ryan I think several years ago at home. Rewatched with Willy during October at home. Willy: 5/10 “Got funny aspects and parts pretty decent. But I don’t see myself ever watching it again.” See more Alex B @AlexBioni Oct 3, 2026 Who Wants Some I love this movie, but I think it's extremely overrated. I really like that they went in a different direction so these movies don't become derivative, but going from modern horror to fantasy horror is such a strange transition. That said, the comedy lands. It reminds me of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with all the slapstick humor. This just doesn't feel like an Evil Dead movie. If you told me Sam Raimi made a medieval horror comedy, I'd believe you, but it's weird seeing this as an Evil Dead sequel. I still like it a lot and will always watch it during my Evil Dead marathons. I also can't ignore that this dude uses a belt like a whip, the chainsaw somehow never runs out of gas, and Ash never runs out of shotgun ammo. I love the production design, especially the graveyard where the Necronomicon is found. The Army of Darkness and Deadites look great, and the medieval costumes are awesome. Overall, I really like this movie, just not as an Evil Dead movie. See more Albert S @WeirdoWithABeardo Sep 29, 2026 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 Read all reviews
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Sam Raimi

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Bruce Campbell

Ash

Embeth Davidtz

Sheila

Marcus Gilbert

Arthur

Ian Abercrombie

Wiseman Joe

Richard Grove

Duke Henry

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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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