Drag Me To Hell

Discussion in 'Movies/TV' started by jessestylex, May 11, 2009.

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  1. KamikaZ

    KamikaZ Ex-Hall of Famer

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    I was invited to an advanced screening over the weekend with a friend and a Q&A session (which neither of us stayed for; I don't think it was with Reimi or anyone). I had high expectations based on very select early reviews, and let me say, the reviews are basically on point.

    Quite simply, I've been very down on American major horrors lately; I hate the direction, hate the scripts, hate the acting. They just don't entertain anymore, let alone truly scare. This movie has redeemed by faith in American horror. This film is just plain fun, and is a MUST-SEE in the theaters. The audience was highly engaged, people were shouting at the screen, laughing hysterically at times (more later), and really just having a great time.

    This movie isn't scary really. I jumped a few times, but I wasn't ever really truly "frightened". It's a very visceral experience; Reimi is a master of really just taking an idea or concept, and running completely out of control with it until the viewer can't help but feel amusement or tenseness. Much like Evil Dead 2 (the runaway hand, the laughing furniture, Ash getting the :grrr::grrr::grrr::grrr: kicked out of him by Deadites), this movie knows how to implore absurdity to a scene, and make it fun without feeling too silly.

    The CGI is effective in this; with the exception of some "meh" incarnations of the demon (it gradually manifests itself as the film progresses), it manages to work very well. All the actors are good in this, surprisingly (I was worried about the Mac kid). As I said earlier, there are some truly darkly hysterical portions to this film (you have to be a fan of slapstick, physical abuse though), and the audience responded well.

    Highly recommended; I will be buying a ticket to see it again when it comes out in a week or so. 9/10
     
  2. CRUDS

    CRUDS Moderator Staff

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    Awesome news! can't wait...
     
  3. Eight Gov

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    I love horror flicks, even if they are corney. I will be watching this one.
     
  4. RavensShallBurn

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    I almost saw it on Friday...

    Like I said, even though I think it's going to suck, I'll still see it... Fo' free!
     
  5. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    The threads title says 'Drag Me To Hell'. I was under the impression I was clicking a post about Detroit.
     
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