The movie we’re talking about is “Army of Darkness” from 1992. It’s a comedy and horror film directed by Sam Raimi where Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, and Marcus Gilbert played leading roles. In this article, we will disclose where the movie was filmed and introduce you to some interesting trivia and backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Army of Darkness” was filmed in various locations across California, USA. These places include Bronson Caves in the Bronson Canyon part of Griffith Park, Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park in Agua Dulce, La Brea, Acton, and also in Agua Dulce. The shooting of the movie happened between May 20, 1991, and August 16, 1991.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Campbell | Ash |
| Embeth Davidtz | Sheila |
| Marcus Gilbert | Lord Arthur |
| Ian Abercrombie | Wiseman |
| Richard Grove | Duke Henry the Red |
| Timothy Patrick Quill | Blacksmith |
| Michael Earl Reid | Gold Tooth |
| Bridget Fonda | Linda |
| Patricia Tallman | Possessed Witch |
| Deke Anderson | Mini-Ash #1 |
| Bruce Thomas | Mini-Ash #2 |
| Sara Shearer | Old Woman |
| Shiva Gordon | Pit Deadite #1 |
| Billy Bryan | Pit Bitch |
| Nadine Grycan | Winged Deadite |
| Bill Moseley | Deadite Captain |
| Micheal Kenney | Henry’s Man |
| Andy Bale | Lieutenant #1 |
| Robert Brent Lappin | Lieutenant #2 |
| Rad Milo | Tower Guard |
| Brad Bradbury | Chief Archer |
| Sol Abrams | Fake Shemp |
| Lorraine Axeman | Fake Shemp |
| Josh Becker | Fake Shemp |
| Sheri Burke | Fake Shemp |
| Don Campbell | Fake Shemp |
| Charlie Campbell | Fake Shemp |
| Harley Cokeliss | Fake Shemp |
| Ken Jepson | Fake Shemp |
| William Lustig | Fake Shemp |
| David O’Malley | Fake Shemp |
| David Pollison | Fake Shemp |
| Ivan Raimi | Fake Shemp |
| Bernard Rose | Fake Shemp |
| Bill Vincent | Fake Shemp |
| Chris Webster | Fake Shemp |
| Ron Zwang | Fake Shemp |
| Lisa Michelle Axelrod | Wench (uncredited) |
| J Michael Briggs | Horseback Warrior (uncredited) |
| Eric Clarke | Deadite (uncredited) |
| Angela Featherstone | Girl in S-Mart (uncredited) |
| Bridget Hoffman | Sword Fighter (uncredited) |
| Patricia Anne Isgate-Hayward | Peasant Woman (uncredited) |
| Kevin O’Hara | Deadite (uncredited) |
| Courtney Pakiz | Deadite (uncredited) |
| Sam Raimi | Knight in Sweatshirt and Sneakers (uncredited) |
| Jerry Rector | Mini-Ash #3 (uncredited) |
| Jim Rhine | Attacking Deadite (uncredited) |
| Skeleton | Skeleton (uncredited) |
| Monique Yates Jr. | Graveyard Wench (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The storyline of the movie involves Ash Williams, who was accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., his journey to retrieve the Necronomicon and combat an undead army to return home.
- Several notable actors were part of the cast, including Bruce Campbell who played Ash, Embeth Davidtz as Sheila, and Marcus Gilbert as Lord Arthur. The cast also included Ian Abercrombie as Wiseman, Richard Grove as Duke Henry the Red, and Timothy Patrick Quill as Blacksmith. Bridget Fonda also made an appearance as Linda.
- The film’s director, Sam Raimi, and Ivan Raimi, worked together on the script. Their work on this film is one of the reasons that “Army of Darkness” became such a standout movie in the horror-comedy genre.
- Aside from its cinematic popularity, the film has had critical acclaim too. It has won 12 awards and received 7 more nominations.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park – 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1213309
- Longitude: -118.3143371
- Place ID: ChIJZfmxCXq_woARZQU-Q38mf14
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bronson Caves, 3200 Canyon Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: La Brea, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0697729
- Longitude: -118.3491169
- Place ID: ChIJa1gKmCW5woAR3CMXBcXKO_w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: La Brea, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Acton, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.469994
- Longitude: -118.1967418
- Place ID: ChIJ72TQn532woARzGcGB6mge5g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Acton, CA 93510, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Agua Dulce, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.4963443
- Longitude: -118.3261969
- Place ID: ChIJ_3rHcstjwoARlLU9bP8L0uc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Agua Dulce, CA 91390, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
