Army of Darkness is a 1992 American comedy horror film directed by Sam Raimi. It is the third installment of the Evil Dead franchise. The film was written by Raimi and his brother Ivan, produced by Robert Tapert, and stars Bruce Campbell (also acting as co-producer) and Embeth Davidtz. Continuing from Evil Dead II, Ash Williams (Campbell) is trapped in the Middle Ages and battles the undead in his quest to return to the present.