Comments on: Drag Me to Hell

By: Trista

Trista — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:45:31 +0000

I’m really glad you liked it. I agree, the press on this was not as good as it could be, but I was glad to see that people went anyhow. Looking forward to it on DVD for sure. Long live the Raimis.

By: Erika

Erika — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:59:45 +0000

Hey there, I know this is incredibly late, but I loved your film review. When I saw the trailer for Drag Me to Hell, I didn’t really know what to expect — it had absolutely no humor. Considering how ridiculous the Evil Dead trilogy is, I couldn’t imagine Sam Raimi doing a serious horror film. Thankfully, it didn’t turn out that way at all. In fact, it was so hilarious, I was practically laughing the entire time.
I had to write a review for the film the following day, and you have no idea how much fun I had. Highly recommended. Thanks for posting!

Totally off topic, but I love the blog. You’ll definitely be seeing me around more often!
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By: Trista

Trista — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:47:00 +0000

Hey there Donovan! Well this was all kindsa awesome. Don’t worry about your “mini-review” – I LOVE IT! I really couldn’t agree more with most of the points you’ve made. What saddens me is that studio execs are sending legitimately good (or good enough) horror direct to DVD in lieu of the Saws and the Friday the 13th (ah, wait, let me git my killin’ mask….) debacles get in the way of people wanting to produce good horror. Look at who did this – Sam Raimi. The man who “redeemed” himself in the eyes of Hollywood by directing three blockbusters. Even if they weren’t critically acclaimed, they brought home the bacon and that’s all that matters. I wish this were the turn around of horror in Hollywood, but I suspect not.

Solidarity brother.

By: Donavon Bray

Donavon Bray — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:28:08 +0000

I just finished watching this movie. For the first time in what seems like forever, amidst a sea of sequels, remakes, and just plain shit, we have a horror movie that is something to be proud of Hollywood for.
I just watched The Orphanage, causing me to go on a tirade on my blog discussing Hollywood’s habit of remaking foreign horror movies and the pitiful results that follow. Now, after watching Drag Me To Hell, I have to admit I was wrong. In giving Sam and Ivan Raimi free reign to craft their own particular brand of horror after all these years, it feels like there is a light at the end of the J-horror tunnel.
I can’t believe how much I loved this movie. It was so refreshing to see a new movie from the only director that doesn’t take horror too seriously and manages to inject life into a mostly comatose as of late genre.
This felt like it could have been the next Evil Dead. It has so much spirit (and not just the evil kind) and humor while at the same time trying to scare the shit out of you with sudden noises, images, and vomiting corpses (no, seriously lol).
This gives me so much hope for the future of the Evil Dead franchise. If a movie like this can just come out of left field and wow the critics, than Hollywood should be able to see what a fortune could be made with lovingly crafted horror movies instead of easily digestible dime a dozen Saw sequels and the like. With any luck, this could mark the beginning of a brighter future for horror fans or even people who just want to have a great time at the theaters. I hope you take the advise of the reviewer on here and see this movie while you still have the chance. We do have the power to break the curse of constant retreads and just plain pathetic attempts at taking our money.
This movie is definitely a 12 out of 10 and should be on everyone’s shelf when it comes to DVD.

Sorry for my own little review lol. I’ve just been swimming in a sea of Saw for far too long and I’m a bit too excited.

By: Trista

Trista — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:50:45 +0000

Yep. I caught an advance screening. But Ivy, I'm very glad to hear that I may have changed your mind about seeing this one. I agree that from the trailers it's not the most stellar showing, but it's pretty awesome. And remember, when you want to laugh, you're supposed to. Raimi does horrifying and funny perfectly. Trista’s last blog post..Drag Me to Hell

By: Shannon the Movie Moxie

Shannon the Movie Moxie — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:52:42 +0000

You've already seen it? Me jealous! Shannon the Movie Moxie’s last blog post..Canada Sees Skynet, North America & UK Goes Museuming : Canadian, North American & UK Box Office May 22, 2009 Weekend

By: Ivy

Ivy — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:53:56 +0000

I'm starting to seriously regret my initial write off of this movie. I feel like I should add it to my "to see" list after your review. Ivy’s last blog post..Va Va Vampified