15 Best Dark Fantasy Movies Of All Time
8. Army Of Darkness (1992)
Ash Williams is one of the most iconic horror characters of all time, yet he does not turn into a full blown hero until the third film in the Evil Dead franchise - Army of Darkness. This 1992 film takes quite the departure from the well-known cabin in the woods setting from the previous films.
Army of Darkness is more dark fantasy than slasher horror. Following the events of Evil Dead 2, Ash is sucked into a portal and transported back to the Middle Ages. The Gothic setting within castles and forests evokes everything dark fantasy as Ash is held prisoner by King Arthur. Ash then undergoes a quest to free this medieval land of the undead and return back to the present day.
Not only has Ash's chainsaw and boomstick become ever present symbols within the world of pop culture, but Army of Darkness has also been celebrated as one of the more fun, slapstick adventure films within the dark fantasy sub-genre.
The film has a 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, but only grossed $22 million at the worldwide box office. For those viewers who may struggle with many of the horror elements within a dark fantasy film, Army of Darkness is the perfect comedy antidote.