Army of Darkness - Movie Review

[@bigsmoke4592]

if they called it "Medieval Dead" it would have been a hit.

[@xtrordinarygrl15]

I love that idea and agree with you. However it would have sounded too cheesy.

[@yowatchie]

@@xtrordinarygrl15 That perfectly aligns with the series’ vibe.

[@danielflynn8530]

It could be named that on a foreign film. Sometimes name titles change in different countries such as in Australia like the Mighty Ducks 🇺🇸 👉🇦🇺 Champions

[@briansmith8898]

@@danielflynn8530 Fun fact: one of the foreign titles for Army of Darkness (Japan, I think) was "Captain Supermarket".

[@danielflynn8530]

@ lol Captain Supermarket

[@ytuser_3122]

Evil Dead is a fun horror film Evil Dead II is a fun horror comedy film Army Of Darkness is a fun comedy film

[@lasagna1212]

Which one has the rape tree?

[@CapnSaf]

@@lasagna1212Evil Dead

[@vtraderc7593]

@@lasagna1212 the good one

[@John_Fx]

@@vtraderc7593 Evil Dead (2013) is a disturbing body horror film Evil Dead Rise is, well a fun horror film again

[@Mikey-em8hs]

@@lasagna1212The og and remake. Evil Dead Rise has the rape elevator.

[@Sharkman1963]

A true classic. "Hail to the king, baby."

[@delix787]

A7X! 🦇

[@soaphope3398]

Gimmie some sugar

[@snowcat8971]

I was 21 when this film came out and saw it in the theaters. I had never seen the Evil Dead films, so this was my first experience with Sam Rami and Bruce Campbell. I fell in love with this film and not long after I rented Evil Dead 1 and 2 from the video store to see the events leading up to it. This is one of my favorite trilogies.

[@majinsole8554]

How have I gone this long without knowing about that alternate title?!?! MEDIEVAL DEAD IS SO DAMN AWESOME!!!! ~_~

[@ActuallyKnuckles]

Chris giving us an Army of Darkness review before an Evil Dead 2 review. He can't keep getting away with it!

[@regulardamian6939]

He did it in another Halloween special with his wife actually

[@ActuallyKnuckles]

@regulardamian6939 no you're kidding

[@regulardamian6939]

@@ActuallyKnuckles it was in the 4th Annual Halloween Special, they were even discussing how Stephen King helped Evil Dead 2

[@ActuallyKnuckles]

@@regulardamian6939 dude thank you so much. I've been requesting a review of Evil Dead 2 every year for the last 4 years I think. Finally get to hear his thoughts on one of my favorite films. Again, thank you.

[@marce.t8732]

​@ActuallyKnuckles Might want to edit your original comment to "Army of Darkness" instead of the Zack Snyder action-horror film 😂

[@The_Daniel_B]

"Mam, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to leave the store."

[@thehorrorwombat]

Who the hell are you?!

[@ethangerdis6213]

Names Ash, (cocks rifle) Housewares

[@thehorrorwombat]

@@ethangerdis6213 I'll swallow your soul!

[@invisibleadversary]

I'll always remember randomly renting this with my family, not knowing exactly what it was, and then laughing together all the way through it. There's still nothing quite like this movie.

[@moseslovesk]

This was my experience, too. I had no idea it was part of a trilogy, and didn't watch the earlier films until years later. Now they are my favorites.

[@joshpinchuk7061]

I didn't know Spider-Man had the homage line to army of darkness. Nice!

[@dancingdog60]

Bruce Campbell has a cameo role in all of Raimi's Spider-Man films. He's even got a cameo in Doctor Strange 2. =)

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Never caught that either & I’ve seen both movies many, many times.

[@360.Tapestry]

always thought it was weird for peter parker to say that... now it makes more sense

[@SuperPlastered]

“You ain’t in charge of Jack Shit, and Jack left town.” I still use that line to this day!! Haha

[@scottyboyrulez]

Well, then you're using it wrong lol. The actual line is "You ain't in charge of but 2 things, Jack & shit and Jack left town."

[@SuperPlastered]

@ dang it! LOL 😂

[@Bag-Of-Hammers]

I saw this film 3 times in the theater. I loved Evil Dead 1 and 2 and this movie delivered. Ash : "Well hello Mister Fancypants. Well, I've got news for you pal, you ain't leadin' but two things, right now: Jack and shit....And Jack left town". I use that line to this day.

[@yowatchie]

Wow ending this Halloween special with one of the greatest films ever? Nice choice Chris. Also as always I’m bummed about the special ending. It’s also my favorite thing you do on the channel.

[@matthewbalos1729]

It makes my heart very happy to see Army of Darkness getting the love that it deserves. Also, my family personally knew the guy who conducted the score for this and Evil Dead II. His name was Dennis Tini. He passed away a few weeks ago, and he was a genius musician, and an all around great guy. The Detroit music community misses him dearly.

[@DJmicaiah]

I’m so happy you decided to review army of darkness on Halloween! It is so underrated and has so many quotable lines. It is great!

[@SaneGuySports]

What a great idea to watch tonight with my family. On point as always Mr. Stuckmann. Cheers to you Bro.

[@dvass7253]

You truly saved the grooviest for last. Happy Halloween, Chris!

[@slckb0y65]

An absolute timeless masterpiece, saw it hundreds of times, and plan to do hundreds times more. Hail to the king and gimme some sugar baby!

[@JKershaw]

I wish Ash vs Evil Dead would've lasted longer then 3 seasons

[@Paul_1971]

I needed that post apocalypse 4th season so badly!

[@dlumyoung09]

Upon watching the Evil Dead trilogy, one thought immediately popped into my mind: "Why has no one ever called up Sam Raimi to make a He-Man and the Masters of the Universe movie?"

[@jp3813]

How do you know that no one did? He's allowed to say "no".

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

​@@jp3813Because as far as we know, no one asked Raimi about that question. Don't be a jackass.

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

​@@jp3813Because as far as we know, no one asked Raimi about that question. There's no need to be rude.

[@jp3813]

@@jesseowenvillamor6348 So being rude is asking a rhetorical question rather than calling someone a jackass. Gotcha. The fact of the matter is that we're not in a position to know every offer that came Raimi's way.

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

@@jp3813 No, no, no. Shut up. You're rude.

[@JrtheKing91]

This movie literally found me and it became one of my all-time favorite films of all time.

[@CripSkylark]

Im glad you're still doing reviews man. Happy Holloween everyone

[@thomasfleetwood4727]

a smile for Chris. and LOVE for Evil Dead!

[@IonTheSkyy]

Or an extra from "The Village"?.

[@jasonmcmurtry7812]

I remember going to Blockbuster with my aunt in the early 90s. I saw the VHS box art of Army Of Darkness, not knowing it was last movie in a trilogy lol. I had no idea till I got to high school in 96 and my friend was like oh yeah that's Evil Dead trilogy. I always wondered why the begging made no sense lol. Awesome movie.

[@Ravuun]

Love your costume this year! So fun that you're dressing up for the Halloween video

[@veritas7248]

One of my absolute favorites! I really like the Ash vs Evil Dead series too. It felt like such a good continuation of Army of Darkness. The ending to that is perfect for the the entire Evil Dead saga if you know what I mean.

[@Merjedmedia]

Chris one of these special years when you do your super halloween extravaganza bank up like 10 videos for halloween day! Happy halloween!!

[@delix787]

Chris finally got creative with the thumbnail. 😂

[@nabeelmirza6060]

This truly is one of the best trilogies ever. Thanks for another great Halloween special Chris.

[@dreadroberts5627]

Army of Darkness is straight up live-action Looney Tunes! I believe watching it with that mindset makes it more enjoyable.

[@arilumani6194]

Happy Halloween Chris🎃👻🕷🕸🧛‍♂️🦇🧙‍♀️

[@sksneho37]

Halloween feels incomplete without your videos🎉

[@thomasgoude8800]

Happy Halloween Chris!! Thank you for keeping every Halloween loaded with a sweet themed video. This movie friggin rocks!🍿🌕🍂

[@TheSilvertrigger]

The alternate ending is the best where he sleeps too long and ends up in post apocalyptic world!!

[@wakeangel2001]

This is actually my favorite of the trilogy, mostly because it goes hard with the action and comedy

[@Advent3546]

Few moments out of any movie feel as Halloweeny as the Skeleton army and the accompanying band. Happy Halloween Chris!

[@Zombiesnyder13]

Sam Raimi was too good for the MCU

[@SDfan2002]

Which is why Multiverse of Madness was actually great and even better than the first film.

[@Thiccythiccreads]

I hate that we’ll never see the darker version of that movie…

[@joshpinchuk7061]

​@@SDfan2002when you made that comment I looked up the IMDb review and it's 6.9. That's really hard to believe considering most people I know would say multiverse of madness was terrible.

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

​@@SDfan2002😬😬

[@factualopinion4275]

hes gonna give us greatness with Dr strange 3

[@residenttdk007]

Joseph LoDuca’s score for this film is also something that deserves a shoutout. Elfman’s contribution with March of the Dead is awesome, but the rest of the score by LoDuca is fantastic and easily my favorite of his work. Army of Darkness is not only my favorite of the trilogy, it’s one of my favorite films of all time. It’s the perfect pick me up and I’m glad it was finally reviewed for this year’s Halloween special.

[@traceyrinaldi4759]

The heroic sounding stinger when Ash finally gets his chainsaw back in the pit is so good.

[@residenttdk007]

@ yes! And when Ash drives out with the Deathcoaster, never fails to get me hyped.

[@traceyrinaldi4759]

@@residenttdk007 Loduca was on something special when he composed the AoD soundtrack. Glad I'm not the only one who appreciates it :)

[@planetjagorz2379]

Hell yes!!! I’ve been waiting for Chris to review this one for a while!!!

[@thedocsays]

Army of Darkness is a masterpiece. Very happy you reviewed it. Still holds up today!

[@totodiledundee6354]

Thank you for this! It’s one of my all time favorite classics!

[@SinMidnight]

I quote this movie more than any other movie. It's so darn good.

[@danielatthemovies7554]

I saw this film for the first time this year, and man, was it a blast. And that costume is great

[@justiceflynn6297]

Great costume and photo!! Hope you and your family had a great spooky season and Halloween 🎃

[@JaseVegas86]

Thank you Chris. Going through a tough time and looked forward to your Halloween specials, it’s an escape. Sincerely , Thank you

[@sindrisnrsigursson3079]

The Human Condition trilogy!! Absolutely, perfect trilogy

[@HOLYPARISHOFDOOM]

While I couldn't help but loving it due to how funny it is & how it incorporates so many genre trappings, I admit to leaving the theater wishing it hadn't quite so drastically abandoned the more grizzly horror aspects that defined the first two. I saw the original over the winter of 83/84, and it remains my fave.

[@luannaaaaa]

thank you for another special, chris! i love watching these videos

[@moseslovesk]

YESSS!!! This is one of my all time favorites. All three of the originals are. I'm excited to watch this!

[@jimmagwojo2718]

Thanks Chris considering I don't like horror films the fact that your specials are considered must watch for me is a sign that this is something special

[@rmarkley79]

What a great closer to the end of the Halloween Special! Happy Halloween everyone!

[@FrenchCelt]

I went to see this at a movie theater in February 1993, right when it came out, based solely on the trailer, which did not mention it was a sequel to the Evil Dead movies, which I had heard of, but had not yet seen. I was 20 years old at the time, so I remember my friends as a kid talking about how much they loved Evil Dead 1 and 2, but I hadn't gotten around to seeing them yet. Anyway, I loved Army of Darkness and was completely oblivious to it being Part 3 of a trilogy for years. I finally got around to watching the first two Evil Dead movies about 15 years later and then rewatched Army of Darkness in context and it obviously made the experience even better. Also, as a side note, on the strength of Bruce Campbell's performance in Army of Darkness, I immediately jumped in on The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. when it came on later in 1993. Loved that show, too.

[@Sweetgotham]

As a fellow lover the of Village (we DO exists!) I loved this and the cool photo in the woods!

[@delix787]

I feel the same way, about the pirate trilogy, masterpieces. 🎬

[@Mar.wanJaniol]

You’re super talented, don't stop making this type of content!

[@cheneethompson5756]

Your kids were wizards? How cute! Isn't Halloween great? I'm sure your wife was a beautiful witch!

[@fictionfisher7869]

Been waiting for this review for years!!

[@seya36]

I love your videos men have a happy halloween 🎃

[@npigamer]

Jesus Christ kid, this is your best review video man. I love the cloth.

[@SoftMittCheck]

Absolutely one of my favorites

[@paradisecity0406able]

Why does Stuckmann look like he's cosplaying as the Green Knight?

[@Pickoffarwim]

The peak of Ash Williams imo

[@carlossosa2907]

Thank you Chris, Happy Halloween 👽

[@DRO1]

This was one of three VHS movies I owned, I watched it thousands of times and is my favorite film. Thx Chris.

[@StillTheVoid]

In the 90s, it took me years to find out what this movie's title was. Especially as a fan of MS-DOS FPS shooters, PC developers always love to insert quotable one-liners and references of these films especially in the case of Army of Darkness. Sam Raimi truly was a master of merging Horror and Comedy as one entity and for that I will always admire Sam Raimi's contribution within the Saturn community. Hail to the King, baby! 😎

[@millermonkeyballoon]

I love you Chris, amd I LOVE LOVE your annual Halloween videos!!!! Thank You my man

[@theredmachete5877]

That's pretty pathetic you never met the guy

[@BloodyBobJr]

Army of darkness is my fav in this trilogy. But I had a strange way of watching it..cause I saw Army 1st then Evil dead 2 then 1 lol. So I watched it in reverse order as a younger kid. I love history, love medival settings, love sword and magic fantasy and Army of darkness has it all. Bruce Campbell is firing on all cylinders in this movie..damn Masterpiece

[@JosephV19]

Happy Halloween 🎃 Chris

[@gordonmabon2950]

I remember it getting a lot of backlash in the uk when it came out, but people love it.

[@Mikeybigguns79]

After this I’d love to hear your review of the series, I thought it was awesome

[@summerdavis3996]

Happy Halloween 🎃👻🎃

[@UnhingedSystems]

Hands down one of my favorite actors and movies of all time. Bruce Campbell is the best. Genuine article.

[@hawk12983]

Has become one of my all-time favorite movies. I actually enjoy the lighter tone compared to the rest of the series.

[@traceyrinaldi4759]

I tend to prefer the lighter tone as well which is why Ash Versus Evil Dead was such a good show...just more Army of Darkness/ Evil Dead 2.

[@simonflood23]

Really love this movie. I prefer it more than the first.

[@antoniorivera6863]

Dude, The Medieval Dead sounds incredible.

[@andrewgoode4371]

My Halloween costumes are always a twist on a classic character. Two years ago I took my graduation outfit and made a grad day ghostface. Last year I was Michael Myers takes a vacation. It’s always fun to do a little twist

[@patrickkevin1869]

Love the village costume ref 💛

[@benjaminhenderson5063]

Thank you Chris for always entertaining

[@sloth6559]

I am watching Army of Darkness right now with my roommate and I just saw this review, how lovely of a coincidence.

[@jtru0]

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 🦇

[@cashclay216]

One of my alltime favorite movies. I'll never forget when I first found this, 15 years old, was scrolling cable at 2am when the family was out, stumbled upon this and had a blast, been in rotation every single year since. Absolutely hilarious. “You sir, are not one of my vassals, who are you?” - King Henry “Who wants to know?” - Ash Williams “I am Henry the red, duke of Shael, lord of the northlands and leader of its peoples!” - King Henry “Well Hello Mr Fancy Pants. I got news for you, pal. You ain’t leadin’ but two things right now, Jack and Shit, and Jack left town.” - Ash Williams

[@jimlafferty1180]

Can't wait for the release of your movie!

[@lacriptavideoclub]

Great series I love watching every October 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 awesome movies this year too.

[@wrongwaywilson]

I am a huge fan of the first two movies (the second one is a near perfect film), the two newer ones, and the TV show which has one of the greatest endings ever but I never could get into Army of Darkness. It sticks out from the rest to me as an attempt to appeal to a more general movie going audience which is fine but it just feels so different from the rest of the films that I don't really consider it part of the franchise, it feels more like the made for TV kids' cartoon version of Evil Dead.

[@kimaniwilsonhunte]

London bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down.

[@Epicgorilla101]

Oh man “The Medevil Dead” would’ve been a great title.

[@CitizenHenry-tc1vn]

Yes! You mentioned The Human Condition Trilogy!

[@SheyD78]

I remember hearing so many of these iconic lines for the first time in Duke Nukem 3D, and I watched the movie when I found out where they came from. One of the best movies ever made.

[@ctmdarkonestm]

one thing i've come to admire about Sam Raimi is he can capture the feel of older films - having a stagey, elevated feel versus the naturalism that has overtaken most modern works; but he does it in a way that has heart.

[@gorrbaczow]

That vest looks really good on you!

[@fabianlijtmaer4786]

Thank you for this review crafted with epic sincerity. Going to watch Medieval Dead soon bc of this🔥🔥🔥🦇🤘🏼

[@Lizzie-lz2qk]

I recognized your costume from the thumbnail right away!

[@REJEKT_DEAD]

I have the OG cover - The Medieval Dead. I had a friend send it to me from overseas. Evil Dead franchise- I love every single movie and all 3 seasons of the Ash v ED show.

[@Hasselbacherr]

Chris really does grow a magnificent beard

[@H4T5UK1]

This movie has the same place as Commando for me. A perfect movie encapsulating all the best one liners. You can practically quote every single one liners of those 2 movies even after all this time!

[@JordansMortalKombatAdven-xn3qo]

@ChrisStuckmann you need to talk about the groovy sequel Evil Dead 2 next year on the Halloween Special if you haven’t already planned on doing so man, as I feel like the entire trilogy is fantastic. I have only seen Evil Dead 2 in it’s entirety alongside most of The Evil Dead on tubi earlier today but then I never got to see the end just due to personal responsibilities but, I enjoyed what I saw and thought it was genuinely one of the scariest “cabin in the woods” horror films I’ve ever seen. The crazy thing is, the deadites don’t even show up in the original from my estimation until 45 to 50 minutes into the film and a lot of the stuff preceding their arrival is just creepy ass music and random “Join Us” shouts in between the audio mix and I must say, it works as the “Join Us” shouts made me so damn uneasy that when the Deadites finally did strike inside of the cabin it made it much more terrifying, and I think the Deadites in the 1981 film are the most terrifying interpretations of them to date, something about the 1981 practical effects on them just makes them much more terrifying than even the 2013 remake as well as evil dead rise which I enjoy both but, nothing really beats the amateurish terror of the original for me when it comes to horror in the franchise at least.

[@zimzamzoom69]

I love all 5 of the Evil Dead movies! I kinda wish Raimi would come back to direct a future one, but I'm very happy with the newer Evil Dead movies as well

[@RafaelHernandez-or8wj]

You should review The Barn from 2016 for a future Halloween special. It's probably the most underrated Halloween themed movie of all time. A true hidden gem of a film that has all the Halloween vibes we're looking for this time of year.

[@jaydedartsph]

The dark ending makes the film much shocking the first time watching 😂

[@joeiorio9654]

Chris looks so cozy

[@gregmanca1474]

I don't really watch any horror- but I always watch your Halloween specials🇨🇦 Thank you for them