The Army of Darkness Skeleton on Fire meme originates from the 1992 cult classic horror-comedy Army of Darkness, directed by Sam Raimi. The image captures a skeletal Deadite warrior being set ablaze during the climactic battle at the castle. While the scene was originally intended to be a blend of action and slapstick horror, the internet adopted the image as a visual shorthand for extreme mental anguish, intense stress, or the feeling of burning out in a comical way. It is frequently used in reaction to controversial social media posts—commonly referred to as being roasted—or as a relatable depiction of trying to maintain composure while everything around you is metaphorically on fire.