Army of Darkness

Army of Darkness (1993)

Army of Darkness is the movie that fully embraces the absurdity of the Evil Dead franchise, transforming what began as cabin-in-the-woods horror into a wildly entertaining fantasy adventure. Blending horror, action, slapstick comedy, and endlessly quotable one-liners, Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell create something that feels closer to an '80s adventure classic than a traditional horror film. It's bold, endlessly rewatchable, and the definitive showcase for Ash Williams as one of horror's greatest heroes.

William Buyer
Amy Buyer

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We discuss why Army of Darkness completely surprised Amy, how the movie feels more like Indiana Jones, The Goonies, or Pirates of the Caribbean than a traditional horror film, and why Bruce Campbell finally becomes the larger-than-life action hero the franchise has been building toward. We also break down Ash’s endless one-liners, the Three Stooges-inspired comedy, the unforgettable Little Ashes sequence, the stop-motion Army of Darkness, Sam Raimi’s shift toward fantasy adventure, and why both of us wished this version of Ash had continued for several more movies.

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