Army of Darkness (1992)
Kernel Score: 81% · 3,447 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Released: 1992-10-31
Runtime: 81 minutes
Is Army of Darkness worth watching?
Worth watching. Bruce Campbell's Ash gets sent to medieval England and fights an army of skeletons. It is loud, goofy and quotable, and much more comedy than horror. A cult favourite for a reason.
Watch it if you
- like slapstick horror comedy
- enjoy Bruce Campbell's cocky hero
- want something silly and short
Skip it if you
- want real scares
- dislike cheesy special effects
Best for: Movie night with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Army of Darkness
- Stream: Prime Video, Philo, AMC+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
Army of Darkness parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Army of Darkness is an R-rated horror-comedy with cartoonish violence against skeletons and undead creatures.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent chainsaw and sword violence against undead/skeleton enemies, played for comedic effect.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Army of Darkness
If you liked Army of Darkness, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Evil Dead II (1987) — 84%: The sequel-remake that set the comic-horror tone.
- The Evil Dead (1981) — 82%: The original, a rawer and far scarier cabin horror.
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) — 89%: Silly medieval comedy with sword fights.
- Ghostbusters (1984) — 90%: Ghost comedy with clever, quotable lines.
- Gremlins (1984) — 80%: Small-town monsters with a streak of dark humour.
- What We Do in the Shadows (2014) — 87%: Horror spoof with deadpan jokes.
Director
Cast
- Bruce Campbell as Ash
- Embeth Davidtz as Sheila
- Marcus Gilbert as Arthur
- Ian Abercrombie as Wiseman
- Richard Grove as Duke Henry
- Michael Earl Reid as Gold Tooth
- Timothy Patrick Quill as Blacksmith
- Bridget Fonda as Linda
- Patricia Tallman as Possessed Witch
- Ted Raimi as Cowardly Warrior / Second Supportive Villager / S-Mart Clerk
Army of Darkness FAQ
Is Army of Darkness worth watching?
Worth watching. Bruce Campbell's Ash gets sent to medieval England and fights an army of skeletons. It is loud, goofy and quotable, and much more comedy than horror. A cult favourite for a reason.
Where can I watch Army of Darkness?
In the US you can stream Army of Darkness on Prime Video, Philo and AMC+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Army of Darkness OK for kids?
Army of Darkness is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Army of Darkness is an R-rated horror-comedy with cartoonish violence against skeletons and undead creatures.
What movies are like Army of Darkness?
If you liked Army of Darkness, try Evil Dead II, The Evil Dead, Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Ghostbusters.