Behind-The-Scenes Making of Videos For Sam Raimi's ARMY OF DARKNESS

When Sam Raimi unleashed Army of Darkness onto the world in 1992, fans of The Evil Dead franchise were treated to something awesomely unique with a mashup of horror, comedy, and fantasy.

With Bruce Campbell's iconic Ash Williams traveling back in time to battle Deadites, skeleton armies, and medieval warriors, the film cemented itself as a cult classic.

While the movie is beloved for its slapstick humor and inventive action, the magic behind the camera is equally fascinating. I’ve included three behind-the-scenes videos that showcase the chaotic creativity that went into making Army of Darkness.

In a movie filled with special effects that ranged from practical prosthetics to impressive stop-motion animation, Army of Darkness is a visual feast. One of the most memorable aspects is the skeletal army that Ash faces in the film's climactic battle.

A behind-the-scenes video reveals how Raimi and his crew combined miniatures, stop-motion animation, and full-scale practical effects to create this spectacle.

The videos take us inside the world of painstakingly detailed model work. While the stop-motion animation may look charmingly dated today, in the early '90s, it was an ambitious and resource-heavy choice, blending seamlessly with Raimi’s signature chaotic camera work.

The look we have into the practical effects shows Raimi’s dedication to hand-crafting his horror-fantasy world with love, ingenuity, and a bit of dark humor.

This behind-the-scenes footage captures Raimi’s deep collaboration with his crew and actors, emphasizing how his infectious passion helped carry the film’s zany energy from script to screen.

These videos are a time capsule of old-school filmmaking, reminding us that even in the age of CGI and digital trickery, there’s something magical about the hand-crafted worlds built through miniatures, stop-motion, and real stunts.