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Army of Darkness (1992)

โ€œTrapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 3,691 votes 1h 29m r ComedyFantasyHorror

#18 of 75 films from 1992 #490 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Sam Raimi ยท Written by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi

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Overview

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.

Cast

Bruce Campbellas Ash
Embeth Davidtzas Sheila
Marcus Gilbertas Arthur
Ian Abercrombieas Wiseman
Richard Groveas Duke Henry
Timothy Patrick Quillas Blacksmith
Michael Earl Reidas Gold Tooth
Bridget Fondaas Linda
Patricia Tallmanas Possessed Witch
Ted Raimias Cowardly Warrior / Second Supportive Villager / S-Mart Clerk
Deke Andersonas Tiny Ash #1
Bruce Thomasas Tiny Ash #2
Sara Sheareras Old Woman
Shiva Gordonas Pit Deadite #1

Facts

Release dateOctober 31, 1992
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$11,000,000
Box office$21,502,976 (2.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0106308

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Questions

How long is Army of Darkness?
Army of Darkness runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Army of Darkness worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 3,691 votes, which places it #18 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 77%) and #490 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Army of Darkness?
Army of Darkness was directed by Sam Raimi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Evil Dead II (1987), Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004).
Who stars in Army of Darkness?
Bruce Campbell as Ash; Embeth Davidtz as Sheila; Marcus Gilbert as Arthur; Ian Abercrombie as Wiseman; Richard Grove as Duke Henry; Timothy Patrick Quill as Blacksmith.
What is Army of Darkness rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Army of Darkness?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/50320.

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