“Army Of Darkness” is the third outing in the “Evil Dead” series and although some may not appreciate the fact it’s no longer a horror movie, I myself would consider this one a sword and sorcery comedy, it is still very funny and has enough monsters in it to satisfy those seeking another fun film.

Bruce Campbell (“Evil Dead”, “Maniac Cop”) returns as Ash Williams, who is now stuck in 1300 A.D., to continue his battles against the dead that won’t stay dead. In a film where lots of crazy things happen it’s hard to explain but Ash is tasked with retrieving a mystical book (the magic words to get it will make sci-fi fans chuckle) but due to his incompetence he finds himself leading a group of knights against an army of monsters.

Ash Williams is fully developed this time around. He’s really funny and great because he does all the hard stuff but messes up on the simple things. With more lines that have become popular movie quotes Bruce Campbell/Ash Williams is a real treat to watch. The monsters look fantastic in this one and I love the effects for the skeleton that at times look very much like the ones made by Ray Harryhausen in “Jason and the Argonauts”.

Sure there are moments, especially the “Gulliver’s Travels” rip-off, that aren’t very funny but the majority of the film is so over the top that you just can’t help but smile at. This is a movie where a man armed with a chainsaw and a shotgun leads an army of knights against the living dead and if that kind of premise doesn’t amuse then you won’t enjoy this film but if it does then “Army Of Darkness” is worth checking out. Like “Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn”, the film isn’t for everyone but that doesn’t stop it being great for others (P.S. the American cut has a much better ending).