Army of Darkness is refreshingly straightforward, prioritizing adventure and slapstick over any ideological posturing. Characters are defined by their quirks, not identity checklists, and Ash is the classic flawed-but-resilient hero, no forced diversity or didactic undertones here. The film is far too goofy to take itself seriously and doesn't let themes override the story.

The film embraces old-school tropes: chivalry, courage, and a fish-out-of-water masculine lead. There’s no effort to rewrite history or tear down core traditions, if anything, it lovingly lampoons medieval and heroic archetypes. Religion, family, and morality are played for laughs but never mocked or pathologized.

No modern ideological posturing to be found. Army of Darkness lampoons everyone equally and has neither axes to grind nor sacred cows to protect. There’s no attempt to villainize alternative viewpoints or push a monocultural worldview; if anything, it offers a delightful escape from present-day ideological battles.