Escape to the Movies: Drag Me To Hell
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Movie Bob, I really don't know what constitutes as a good movie in your books, but 'Drag Me To Hell' is far from that. If anything, I would rate this better as a comedy because of all the inherent stupidity throughout the film. Screamer tactics died out a good ten years ago; if Sam Raimi thinks we aren't expecting that, he should stick to directing 'Spider-Man Whatever-the-hell-number-we're-on'. In fact, all horror movies are like that in a way; they rely on sudden sounds and shock tactics that try to throw you off when you least expect it... but we've seen so many of them that it's desensitized us.
If you want horror, stray away from 'Drag Me To Hell'. They should think to name the sequel 'Drag Me To Bed'.
If you want horror, stray away from 'Drag Me To Hell'. They should think to name the sequel 'Drag Me To Bed'.
I completely agree with Movie Bob that this is an amazing movie. The funny thing is that after watching it, I was thinking "Hey this reminded me of Army of Darkness" (that's The Evil Dead 3). And indeed, after doing a bit of research it appeared that they were done by the same director. I was so thrilled to see this horror subgenre reborn! What's even more awesome is the they're working on a sequel/remake [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434020/] of The Evil Dead which will be released in 2010!
This one goes out to the Raimi's and Movie Bob: Hail to the king, baby.
This one goes out to the Raimi's and Movie Bob: Hail to the king, baby.
The movie reminds me of Thinner, except the reason for the curse is more realistic than you driving along whilst your woman gives you a BJ and you hit someone randomly on the street at night.
While you can brag about that IN hell, still is too otherworldly to get attached to. Not to say Thinner wasn't a good movie, it's enjoyable.
While you can brag about that IN hell, still is too otherworldly to get attached to. Not to say Thinner wasn't a good movie, it's enjoyable.
"We haven't had a horror film like this in a long time. One like that's less interested in psychological trauma, and more interested in just visceral just for fun jump scares of a good ghost story"
My cup of tea is actually more the modern horror films. I like horror films that persue to make you feel unsettled by an eery atmosphere & characters rather than just making you want to laugh or vomit.I guess it's just a matter of taste. I like horror films that are serious and address psychological trauma.
My cup of tea is actually more the modern horror films. I like horror films that persue to make you feel unsettled by an eery atmosphere & characters rather than just making you want to laugh or vomit.I guess it's just a matter of taste. I like horror films that are serious and address psychological trauma.
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Apparently one of his next big movies will be the Warcraft movie. It's in safe hands, thank god cause Uwe Bell would kill it before the movie even released. It go from medieval fantasy to car races and guns.
Apparently one of his next big movies will be the Warcraft movie. It's in safe hands, thank god cause Uwe Bell would kill it before the movie even released. It go from medieval fantasy to car races and guns.
I really didn't enjoy this movie. The fact that the violins screamed at you and warned you well in advance for anything thing startling took all the bite out of any possible scares. It tried to be funny and fell flat.
I'm really shocked at how many people are cooing over this flick. I liked Evil Dead but this movie was just... yawn. Not at all scary. Is it so much to ask that a horror movie scares me? Being startled isn't the same thing as being scared. Heck I've got a kitten that pounces me at random and startles the heck out of me that hardly puts him in the same corner as Samara or Freddy Krueger.
I'm really shocked at how many people are cooing over this flick. I liked Evil Dead but this movie was just... yawn. Not at all scary. Is it so much to ask that a horror movie scares me? Being startled isn't the same thing as being scared. Heck I've got a kitten that pounces me at random and startles the heck out of me that hardly puts him in the same corner as Samara or Freddy Krueger.
I have to say, I was really liking this movie up untill right nere the end. I saw the ending coming from a mile away. Witch really took the wind out of the scenes in the cemitary. I was really hoping that trope would be cercumvented in the end but I was disapointed. Over all I thought it was pretty good, I'm probably going to buy it when it comes out on DVD but I prefered the Evil Dead movies.... Maybe the DVD version will have the alternat ending. I didn't think the girl deserved what she got.
Bob,
I absolutely agree with your assessment of the fun of the movie (who doesn't laugh at a pretty girl getting viciously gummed by a disgruntled gypsy, i ask you?) but i was disappointed to watch Raimi's recent trend of crap lead actors bolstered by a stellar supporting cast go unscathed. ninety percent of my joy in this movie was watching such a blisteringly terrible actress(the tragically named Ms. Lohman) getting her comeuppance for robbing this movie of a better star-player. Even the posthumous performance of the pissed gypsy stole the scene from this girl! keep in mind we've not even mentioned the performance of the woman herself; Lorna Raver's shift from tragically unwell, helpless old lady into vindictive and supernaturally disgusting spirit of revenge was seamless and delightful to watch. even Justin Long's rather bland supporting love interest carried my attention in it's simple sincerity far away from the animate mannequin we were stuck with as a leading lady. i think, all said and done, we would have been better off with ole Bruce-y in a blond wig and a push-up-bra.
notwithstanding this minor bone needing picked i enjoyed your review very much and look forward to perusing your collection.
Cheers,
Fuzzy
I absolutely agree with your assessment of the fun of the movie (who doesn't laugh at a pretty girl getting viciously gummed by a disgruntled gypsy, i ask you?) but i was disappointed to watch Raimi's recent trend of crap lead actors bolstered by a stellar supporting cast go unscathed. ninety percent of my joy in this movie was watching such a blisteringly terrible actress(the tragically named Ms. Lohman) getting her comeuppance for robbing this movie of a better star-player. Even the posthumous performance of the pissed gypsy stole the scene from this girl! keep in mind we've not even mentioned the performance of the woman herself; Lorna Raver's shift from tragically unwell, helpless old lady into vindictive and supernaturally disgusting spirit of revenge was seamless and delightful to watch. even Justin Long's rather bland supporting love interest carried my attention in it's simple sincerity far away from the animate mannequin we were stuck with as a leading lady. i think, all said and done, we would have been better off with ole Bruce-y in a blond wig and a push-up-bra.
notwithstanding this minor bone needing picked i enjoyed your review very much and look forward to perusing your collection.
Cheers,
Fuzzy