Army of Darkness

Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

“Gimme some sugar, baby!”

Join us at the Rio Theatre to for back-to-back screenings of one of our favourite franchises with one of our most requested movie marathon events – Sam Raimi‘s glorious EVIL DEAD trilogy. Released in Horror icon Bruce Campbell (so groovy, baby!) stars in this much loved franchise that includes THE EVIL DEAD, EVIL DEAD II: DEAD BY DAWN and ARMY OF DARKNESS (aka, “The Medieval Dead”).

The final entry in Raimi’s original trilogy, ARMY OF DARKNESS, is a staple offering on any respectable midnight movie marquee. This cult-classic horror comedy finds intrepid hero Ash (aka, “groovy” Bruce Campbell) trapped in medieval times. He must quest for the Necronomicon, a book of evil which can return him to his time. Unfortunately, he releases the evil trapped inside the book, and unleashes an army of the dead.

“The movie’s insistence on pushing horror to the side in favor of sheer goofiness was a risk, though, and perhaps that’s why Army of Darkness is more of a cult classic.” (Polygon)

See one film, or see them all for one groovy price!

Costumes welcome – and encouraged! (Show us what you’ve got, kid.) All seating is General Admission and first come, first served. We anticipate a busy night, so we recommend coming early for great seats!


Sunday, November 12
THE EVIL DEAD

Doors 4:45 pm | Movie 5:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time to get great seats.
Single Film Tickets HERE

EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN
Movie 7:30 pm *As this is screening as part of a triple feature, the start time is subject to change.
Single Film Tickets HERE

ARMY OF DARKNESS (aka “The Medieval Dead”)
Movie 9:30 pm *As this is screening as part of a triple feature, the start time is subject to change.
Single Film Tickets HERE

Why not make it an EVIL DEAD Trilogy Movie Marathon for one groooooovy price?
$25+ s/c advance HERE | $30 at the door


THE EVIL DEAD (Sam Raimi, 1981 /14A / 85 min) Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.

EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN (Sam Raimi, 1987 / 14A / 84 min) | The lone survivor 1of an onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits holds up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack.

ARMY OF DARKNESS (Sam Raimi, 1992 / 14A / 96 min) | In the third and final installment of Sam Raimi’s EVIL DEAD trilogy, intrepid hero Ash (Bruce Campbell) finds himself trapped in medieval times. He must quest for the Necronomicon, a book of evil which can return him to his time. Unfortunately, he releases the evil trapped inside the book and unleashes an “army of the dead.”


*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and Rio Theatre passes are OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
*Online sales end an hour before showtime; unless otherwise noted, tickets are always available for purchase at the box office prior to showtime. All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats and time for treats.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance <[email protected]> and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime. (We seat 400+ people and our regular screenings are very rarely at capacity – you should not have issues being admitted.)

Ash is transported back to medieval days, where he is captured by the dreaded Lord Arthur. Aided by the deadly chainsaw that has become his only friend, Ash is sent on a perilous mission to recover the Book of the Dead, a powerful tome that gives its owner the power to summon an army of ghouls.
  • Budget
    $11,000,000.00
  • Revenue
    $21,502,976.00
  • IMDB

About The Rio

Voted the #1 Independent Theatre in Vancouver, the Rio Theatre is a multimedia venue featuring arthouse, mainstream and cult-classic cinemas as well as live entertainment. Built in 1938, the Rio has been fully restored with a state of the art digital projector, surround sound, a huge stage and 420 luxurious seats.

1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC

Phone: 604.879.3456

Info Line: 604.878.3456

Email: [email protected]

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