DRAG ME TO HELL

JacksonArcher · May 28 2009, 11:29 PM

So, Sam Raimi's much anticipated return to horror arrives in theaters tomorrow in the form of DRAG ME TO HELL, starring Alison Lohman and Justin Long. I was able to catch an advance screening of the film here in Chicago last week so below is a mini-review, sans spoilers.

The film is a riot. For those thinking the Spider-Man films softened Raimi to any degree you're mistaken. This has all of the gruesome, fantastically horrifying yet concurrently hilarious horror of his Evil Dead films. Unlike the "torture porn" phase that has taken over contemporary horror as of late, DRAG ME TO HELL is a rollicking good time, full of Raimi's now trademark gross out humor.

Basically, I recommend this film to anyone who is either a fan of horror, Raimi and his Evil Dead films or anyone just wanting to have a good time at the cinema.

Spaceman Spiff · May 28 2009, 11:31 PM

Why so TV & Media-ous?

JacksonArcher · May 28 2009, 11:34 PM

Yeah, I was just thinking if this was more suited for the Sci-Fi and Fantasy forum. Oh, well.

Harvey · May 28 2009, 11:37 PM

Hopefully I will see it tomorrow. I am excited for Raimi to return to horror, for I could take or leave his Spider-Man films. Would prefer another film with Ash, but we can't be too picky.

JacksonArcher · May 29 2009, 12:02 AM

I hear he's prepping another Evil Dead film but with his attention diverted back to Spider-Man for the time being I'm not so sure of its chances of ever being made.

And thanks, Spiff.

galleywest · May 29 2009, 12:50 AM

I'm so glad to see a good review of this--I'm going tomorrow and am looking forward to it so much! I actually was texting a friend last weekend about going to see it last Friday, I was so excited. Oops. Hey, a little enthusiasm never hurt anybody!

Spaceman Spiff · May 29 2009, 01:20 AM

I don't usually see movies on opening day because my wife likes to avoid the crowds.

Luckily, she has no interest in seeing this one, so I can go tomorrow.

Harvey · May 29 2009, 01:38 AM

JacksonArcher wrote:

I hear he's prepping another Evil Dead film but with his attention diverted back to Spider-Man for the time being I'm not so sure of its chances of ever being made.

Word of a remake of Evil Dead and/or a fourth film in the series with Bruce Campbell as Ash has come time and time again. With the Spider-Man 4 production gearing up (and quite possibly Spider-Man 5) I share your skepticism as to if either will ever be made. Still, I hope they will.

miraclefan · May 29 2009, 03:54 AM

Harvey wrote:

JacksonArcher wrote:

I hear he's prepping another Evil Dead film but with his attention diverted back to Spider-Man for the time being I'm not so sure of its chances of ever being made.

Word of a remake of Evil Dead and/or a fourth film in the series with Bruce Campbell as Ash has come time and time again. With the Spider-Man 4 production gearing up (and quite possibly Spider-Man 5) I share your skepticism as to if either will ever be made. Still, I hope they will.

I smell REMAKE!

Captain Craig · May 29 2009, 05:00 AM

Glad to know you liked it JA. Despite our tastes varying at times I'm curious to see this.
This part I think seals it if your like me and so over 'torture porn' or it was never appealing to you.

Unlike the "torture porn" phase that has taken over contemporary horror as of late, DRAG ME TO HELL is a rollicking good time, full of Raimi's now trademark gross out humor.

Looking forward to this movie as counter programming to UP & Museum 2.

JacksonArcher · May 29 2009, 06:05 AM

Yeah, I could never get into the Saw or Hostel films. I'm glad Sam Raimi is back in the game to deliver a true "jump out of your seats" horror film.

od0_ital · May 29 2009, 06:33 AM

I got into an advanced screenin' here in Austin, courtesy of Ain't It Cool News...

...and walked out about an hour into it. I would have left sooner, but it was at one of the Alamo Drafthouse theaters, so I had to wait for my server to bring the check for my burger & fries.

Spaceman Spiff · May 29 2009, 06:47 AM

Oh, it's really going to be awesome, then.

od0_ital · May 29 2009, 07:26 AM

^

Yeah, ya say that now...

JacksonArcher · May 29 2009, 07:30 AM

What didn't you like about it?

May 28 2009, 11:29 PM	#1
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	DRAG ME TO HELL So, Sam Raimi's much anticipated return to horror arrives in theaters tomorrow in the form of DRAG ME TO HELL, starring Alison Lohman and Justin Long. I was able to catch an advance screening of the film here in Chicago last week so below is a mini-review, sans spoilers. The film is a riot. For those thinking the Spider-Man films softened Raimi to any degree you're mistaken. This has all of the gruesome, fantastically horrifying yet concurrently hilarious horror of his Evil Dead films. Unlike the "torture porn" phase that has taken over contemporary horror as of late, DRAG ME TO HELL is a rollicking good time, full of Raimi's now trademark gross out humor. Basically, I recommend this film to anyone who is either a fan of horror, Raimi and his Evil Dead films or anyone just wanting to have a good time at the cinema. __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises

May 28 2009, 11:31 PM	#2
Spaceman Spiff Intrepid Explorer	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL Why so TV & Media-ous? __________________ "Love means never having to say you're ugly." - Dr. Phibes

May 28 2009, 11:34 PM	#3
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL Yeah, I was just thinking if this was more suited for the Sci-Fi and Fantasy forum. Oh, well. __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises

May 28 2009, 11:37 PM	#4
Harvey Admiral	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL Hopefully I will see it tomorrow. I am excited for Raimi to return to horror, for I could take or leave his Spider-Man films. Would prefer another film with Ash, but we can't be too picky. __________________ "What do you hear, Starbuck?" "Nothing but the rain, sir." "Then grab your gun and bring in the cat."

May 29 2009, 12:02 AM	#5
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL I hear he's prepping another Evil Dead film but with his attention diverted back to Spider-Man for the time being I'm not so sure of its chances of ever being made. And thanks, Spiff. __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises

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May 29 2009, 12:50 AM	#6
galleywest Hallowed Weenie Location: hither and yon	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL I'm so glad to see a good review of this--I'm going tomorrow and am looking forward to it so much! I actually was texting a friend last weekend about going to see it last Friday, I was so excited. Oops. Hey, a little enthusiasm never hurt anybody! __________________ Thank god for weird people.

May 29 2009, 01:20 AM	#7
Spaceman Spiff Intrepid Explorer	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL I don't usually see movies on opening day because my wife likes to avoid the crowds. Luckily, she has no interest in seeing this one, so I can go tomorrow. __________________ "Love means never having to say you're ugly." - Dr. Phibes

May 29 2009, 06:05 AM	#11
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL Yeah, I could never get into the Saw or Hostel films. I'm glad Sam Raimi is back in the game to deliver a true "jump out of your seats" horror film. __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises

May 29 2009, 06:33 AM	#12
od0_ital Admiral Location: Austin, Texas	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL I got into an advanced screenin' here in Austin, courtesy of Ain't It Cool News... ...and walked out about an hour into it. I would have left sooner, but it was at one of the Alamo Drafthouse theaters, so I had to wait for my server to bring the check for my burger & fries. __________________ od0's bucket od0's facebook

May 29 2009, 06:47 AM	#13
Spaceman Spiff Intrepid Explorer	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL Oh, it's really going to be awesome, then. __________________ "Love means never having to say you're ugly." - Dr. Phibes

May 29 2009, 07:26 AM	#14
od0_ital Admiral Location: Austin, Texas	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL ^ Yeah, ya say that now... __________________ od0's bucket od0's facebook

May 29 2009, 07:30 AM	#15
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: DRAG ME TO HELL What didn't you like about it? __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises