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This was originally going to be about The Cthulhu Mythos. Mainly, an introduction with some common questions answered. Due to awful circumstances involving the death of my grandmother, I feel as if focusing on unhappy and morbid things like the works of H.P. Lovecraft wouldn't be quite what I would like to do.
Instead, I'm going to tell you about a movie very loosely based on the Lovecraft stories. It is one of my favorite movies of all time, and is arguably the greatest cult movie ever: 1992's Army of Darkness.
Bruce Campbell plays Ash Williams, who has been sent back in time due to a magical portal. The movie thankfully rolls up the plots of the first two Evil Dead movies, but it would be a treat for you to watch both The Evil Dead and Evil Dead II. They're both fun, quirky horror movies, both definitely worth your time.
However, Army of Darkness is more of an action film, and it's easy to see why. Our hero, Ash, is more of an action hero than a horror protagonist, like he was in the first two movies. He's got a chainsaw for a hand, a shotgun, and a whole lot of attitude. You'll instantly fall in love with him, his personality, and his one-liners.
What are you doing right now? You could be watching Army of Darkness right now. Screw what Metacritic says. This film has some of the best action, humor, and funniest editing I've ever seen. Practical special effects, old-style medieval action, and to top it all off, creatures spawned from the Necronomicon.
Army of Darkness gets a 8.5/10. It is food for your soul, and while it is silly, it is worth your time.
My Final Thoughts: There's an Evil Dead Musical, also worth your time.
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