Army of Darkness
7.4/10
jumps
2
gore
4
dread
2
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
By the third film the horror is gone entirely and what's left is a Ray Harryhausen tribute with a chainsaw hand — stop-motion skeletons, a medieval siege, and Bruce Campbell delivering "boomstick" and "Klaatu barada nikto" with total conviction. Watch it for the slapstick, not the scares; there are effectively none of the latter.
Army of Darkness (1992) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated R |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 81 minutes |
| Jump scares | 1/5 — mild by horror standards — more unsettling than outright scary |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 1/5 — the mood lifts as soon as the credits roll |
| Themes | occult ritual; monster attacks; demonic possession |
Army of Darkness is rated R by the MPA. We score it 1/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 1/5 for lingering dread, over 81 minutes. Fine for younger teens who already like being spooked.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Army of Darkness?
- On our intensity scale, Army of Darkness rates 2/10 for jump scares and 2/10 for dread. It is mild by horror standards — more unsettling than outright scary.
- How gory is Army of Darkness?
- Army of Darkness rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is Army of Darkness?
- Army of Darkness runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
- What is Army of Darkness rated?
- Army of Darkness is rated R by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 2/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 2/10 for dread — the R tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch Army of Darkness (1992)?
- Army of Darkness is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
