It seems some Evil Dead fans didn’t realize Army of Darkness was a sequel when they first saw it. Alas, the 1992 movie — once again directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell — completes the duo’s Evil Dead trilogy.
On this episode, Jeff Johnson of Suns and Shadows-Cast joins us to discuss how the movie completes the evolution of Ash’s character, the distinction between his buffoonish and heroic sides, and those epic practical effects.
SYNOPSIS
Ash (Bruce Campbell) is transported back to medieval days, where he is captured by the dreaded Lord Arthur (Marcus Gilbert). Aided by the deadly chainsaw that has become his only friend, Ash is sent on a perilous mission to recover the Book of the Dead, a powerful tome that gives its owner the power to summon an army of ghouls.