Drag Me To Hell - Sam Raimi

[FantasticVSDoom]

Originally Posted by Suprmallet

This PG-13 horror movie is better than almost any R-rated horror film from the past 5 years that I can think of.

... Like others, great time at the movies today. Glad to see Raimi still has it and I can't wait to get this one on BD, and hopefully some more goodies with it.

[dino88]

Originally Posted by FantasticVSDoom

... Like others, great time at the movies today. Glad to see Raimi still has it and I can't wait to get this one on BD, and hopefully some more goodies with it.

Which version do you plan on getting? The 1st, 2nd, or 8th release?

[dino88]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

^The movie still looks like absolute SHIT to me. I dont waste me time with PG-13 horror movies. You can like it all you want but it is performing well below expectations so I am happy.

I have to agree with the other people here, this statement is retarded. So if the movie were to add some titties (which wouldn't have made sense) and a few 'fucks' you would think it looked good? I'm assuming you've never seen Gremlins, Jaws, The Sixth Sense, or Poltergeist.

Yeah, fuck all those movies. I'd rather see House of the Dead because it's rated R.

[xage]

I liked the film, Sam Raimi can still direct and present his own unique presentation to Horror genre!

While watching this film I cant help noticing how "APPLE" capitalized and cashed in (ofcourse Justin Long-Mac dude stars in it) a barrage of advertisements.

Watch out for - Macbook, Mac Pro and even an IPhone!

[troystiffler]

The PG-13 rating was fitting.

This movie is good 'ole Raimi, in goofy. horror, jumpy form. I actually found the real joy to be in the goofiness. There was one part that made me really jump. A couple that I kind of expected.

I really liked it. That's all I have to say.

[Yavin]

Saw this today using my Wolverine/Ice Age 3/Night at the Museum 2 movie cash (go figure that they let you redeem it for any movie at all).

I liked it, but yeah it was another case of going into the film with exceedingly high expectations (based on the stellar rotten tomatoes ranking of 93%). Surprisingly, none of the jump scares in the film worked on me at all. But it was nice to see the Raimi brothers' names, along with Rob Tapert on the big screen, and to see the old Raimi tilted camera angles and POV of the demon camera swoops (among his other old tricks).

Spoiler:

I did get a kick out of the nod to the AOD she-bitch during the seance, as was mentioned earlier in this thread. But I got a bigger chuckle out of Christine's "I'm gonna get some" line as she drove to the cemetary to give old lady Ganush the button. Also saw the little twist coming at the end (duh, a button and a coin are the same shape) and the movie did end the way it should, though really you don't want to see someone as cute as Lohman coming to an end like that.

Definitely picking this up on Blu-ray when it's released. Hopefully, in some sort of director's cut "with 20% more Lamia"

As it stands, I give this a solid 7.5 out of 10.

[mdc3000]

Loved it. It was easily the most disgusting, scary and hilarious horror flick I've seen in a LONG TIME - and for being PG-13, this movie had BALLS. It was harder and grosser than a lot of recent R rated pieces of shit. Love the old school style of the film, starting with the Uni Logo, the great score and the way it was shot. The performances are all pretty damn good and despite a lot of the "BOO" scares not getting me, the atmosphere that is created through sound and the visuals is really fucking creepy at times.

Sure a lot of the plot elements are heavily telegraphed, so there aren't many surprises, but it's the fun of the ride, not the destination that counts. Lots of great moments/lines and I can't wait to see it again and buy the blu-ray when it comes out. It's good to have Sam Raimi back doing what he's good at... you can feel the passion for the genre in every frame of the film (something Spidey 3 lacked) and it is just a fun, creepy good time. Also, the shot of Allison Lohman in the rain, covered in mud while she stands in the grave, might be my favourite shot of the year so far - just damn awesome. 4.5/5

[Suprmallet]

I should mention I think this is Christopher Young's best score since Hellraiser. I'm glad Raimi hooked up with Young, as I've heard enough Elfman scores to last me a lifetime.

[Gilgamesh1082]

Just got back from seeing it. It fulfilled my checklist of Raimi-isms.

1. The Classic - All of us were waiting for the ol' gal to show up. And show up she did. That poor car doesn't have a single original part in it, but Raimi keeps finding ways to throw it in his movies.

2. Ted Raimi - Again, we were all waiting for it. Ted has to be in all his movies, too. Technically, he didn't have screen time, but he was heard off screen as the doctor who visits the house.

3. Bruce Campbell - We have another non appearance of a Raimi regular. Listen closely to the peals of psychotic laughter during the seance. That's our ol pal, BC, Shemping it up.

I've got to agree with another poster, this was one of the best films I've seen this year, behind Watchmen and Star Trek. I haven't had this much fun at a movie in a long time. Do yourselves a favor and check it out.

[dino88]

Originally Posted by mdc3000

Also, the shot of Allison Lohman in the rain, covered in mud while she stands in the grave, might be my favourite shot of the year so far

Just for you mdc3000

Spoiler:

[xage]

Originally Posted by Gilgamesh1082

Just got back from seeing it. It fulfilled my checklist of Raimi-isms.

1. The Classic - All of us were waiting for the ol' gal to show up. And show up she did. That poor car doesn't have a single original part in it, but Raimi keeps finding ways to throw it in his movies.

2. Ted Raimi - Again, we were all waiting for it. Ted has to be in all his movies, too. Technically, he didn't have screen time, but he was heard off screen as the doctor who visits the house.

3. Bruce Campbell - We have another non appearance of a Raimi regular. Listen closely to the peals of psychotic laughter during the seance. That's our ol pal, BC, Shemping it up.

I've got to agree with another poster, this was one of the best films I've seen this year, behind Watchmen and Star Trek. I haven't had this much fun at a movie in a long time. Do yourselves a favor and check it out.

You forgot:

1. Tapert produced this film too

2. Make-up effects were made by the now (experienced) Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger (from Evil Dead 2) - thats is why its so Slimey

3. Lastly... The Delta 88 ! this is totally Evil Deadish!!!!

[Daytripper]

Originally Posted by Suprmallet

I should mention I think this is Christopher Young's best score since Hellraiser. I'm glad Raimi hooked up with Young, as I've heard enough Elfman scores to last me a lifetime.

THANK YOU!!! And I'm still stunned Elfman did the score for "T4" because it was THE most generic music I've heard in a film in years.

[golden_rod]

Originally Posted by chris_sc77

^The movie still looks like absolute SHIT to me. I dont waste me time with PG-13 horror movies. You can like it all you want but it is performing well below expectations so I am happy.

Damn. Did Raimi slap your mother for queefing in bed? You seem to really have it out for his movie, man.

Incredibly fun flick. The sound was positively incredible, I really liked the main character, and it made me jump quite a few times. Some genuine scares to be found in it. You could really tell Raimi was having fun crafting a great "little" movie, from the old school Universal logo to the gag with the goat.

Spoiler:

Plus, he violently kills a kid before the opening credits! If that doesn't scream "BIG FUN IS ONCOMING," I don't know what does.

[RichC2]

Sucks to see solid horror flicks do ho-hum numbers when complete shit like The Strangers and the Saw sequels have stronger pull. But, it'll be a huge hit on video, and I think that's all Raimi really aims for with his horror flicks. But that's life, I'm sure there are plenty of movie viewers out there that wouldn't know a good movie if it bit em in the ass.

Of course, it's easier to pull audiences in with a super serious looking piece of horror schlock than one that actually succeeds at being entertainment.

[droidguy1119]

Originally Posted by xage

You forgot:

3. Lastly... The Delta 88 ! this is totally Evil Deadish!!!!

That's The Classic, the guy's first bullet point.

[CaptainMarvel]

I saw this movie last night. It was overall incredibly enjoyable, although the ending was telegraphed from a million miles away.

The fact that I enjoyed this movie despite my theater experience says something; because of timing, I went to a different theater than the ones I normally use, and at least half the audience was idiots talking on their cell phone throughout the movie. They weren't just answering calls either... they were placing calls, or switching between calls on call waiting. I'd normally ask somebody doing that to stop, or speak to a manager, but what can you do when it's literally half the theater doing it?

[scott1598]

Originally Posted by Gilgamesh1082

Just got back from seeing it. It fulfilled my checklist of Raimi-isms.

2. Ted Raimi - Again, we were all waiting for it. Ted has to be in all his movies, too. Technically, he didn't have screen time, but he was heard off screen as the doctor who visits the house.

i too was waiting for this on-screen cameo. but, after, just knew he or BC wouldn't really fit this time out.

[droidguy1119]

Originally Posted by scott1598

i too was waiting for this on-screen cameo. but, after, just knew he or BC wouldn't really fit this time out.

Ted has an on-screen cameo, it's just you can only barely see it. He plays the doctor that comes to the house right before the fly scene.

[Suprmallet]

All you can see of him is his back, so I can understand why people think he wasn't in it.

[Gilgamesh1082]

Originally Posted by xage

You forgot:

1. Tapert produced this film too

2. Make-up effects were made by the now (experienced) Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger (from Evil Dead 2) - thats is why its so Slimey

3. Lastly... The Delta 88 ! this is totally Evil Deadish!!!!

I noticed Tapert produced it, but I did not see that Berger and Nicotero were involved.

The Delta 88 is The Classic!

[scott1598]

Originally Posted by Suprmallet

All you can see of him is his back, so I can understand why people think he wasn't in it.

ahhh...remember the Dr. but alas didn't pay that close attention to.

[Suprmallet]

Don't worry, I didn't recognize him from the back of his head. I noticed him listed in the credits as the doctor.

[scott1598]

Originally Posted by Suprmallet

Don't worry, I didn't recognize him from the back of his head. I noticed him listed in the credits as the doctor.

he's also unrecognizable at the end of ED II (he's standing next to Sam Raimi), of course the full knight costume might be the reason

[Charlie Goose]

Fun, fun movie. A lot of BOO scares, some good chills, and laughs.

Spoiler:

I had to chuckle when she gives her boyfriend the quarter early on, and he made such a big deal of putting it in the envelope. There might as well have been a neon arrow pointing at it.

Still, I think it's a little harsh to condemn someone to an eternity in Hell just because she wouldn't extend your bank loan.

[man*machine]

Originally Posted by Charlie Goose

Still, I think it's a little harsh to condemn someone to an eternity in Hell just because she wouldn't extend your bank loan.

Well, it wasn't just that - it was also that she called security on the gypsy woman and "shamed her". Surely, that's enough to be condemned to Hell for eternity, right?