Author Topic: Drag Me To Hell - yay or nay? (Read 6869 times)

border · « **on:** April 02, 2009, 03:16:07 PM »

This is Sam Raimi's return to horror.....it is supposed to be somewhere in between Evil Dead 1 and Evil Dead 2 in terms of tone. I hope it leans more on the scary/chilling/creepy side of ED1 and less on the stupid/slapstick/splatter side of ED2.

A young bank loan officer decides to foreclose on an old gypsy woman's home (how topical!). Gypsy woman puts curse on loan officer. Nasty things happen.

Trailer:

http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/dragmetohell/

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2009, 03:24:05 PM »

FlameOfCallandor hated it.

I had a few trusted friends that saw it and they were thoroughly entertained - said it was very campy, though. One felt it was a solid B-movie, something Raimi hasn't done in awhile - kind of dusting the rust off an old bicycle, as he said.

Looking forward to it. Expecting a fun, campy movie.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:26:47 PM »

I saw it a few weeks ago during SXSW. It's not as bad as spider-man 3 but it has shades of it.

It's not very campy, it doesn't have anyone near the level of Bruce Campbell and most of the jokes are distinguished mentally-challenged. The story is predictable and holds your hand the whole way through.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:30:51 PM »

I'm going to trust my friends on this one and the fact that the trailer has the line, "Soon, it will be YOU who comes begging to ME!" in terms of camp value on this one.

I'm not expecting Evil Dead 2 slapstick, but I am expecting lots of camp.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:31:54 PM »

Thee were two memorable parts in the movie.

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One involved her stabbing her cat and the other involved a talking goat.

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:34:05 PM »

I heard the seance rocked and the film was pretty funny.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:40:42 PM »

It rocked like the ending of Spider-man 3 rocked.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:43:06 PM »

IDK to all you nay sayers, I mean, Justin Long is in it. JUSTIN LONG! I might bring my macpro and my iphone and piss on all the PC fans in the audience.

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Trailer looks cool, we'll see.

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The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:44:43 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on April 02, 2009, 04:40:42 PM

It rocked like the ending of Spider-man 3 rocked.

Eh, I trust my buddies. Plus, the worst review out of the SXSW screening was that it was a pretty awful horror film, but a great comedy.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:19:01 PM »

Quote from: Willco on April 02, 2009, 04:30:51 PM

I'm going to trust my friends on this one and the fact that the trailer has the line, "Soon, it will be YOU who comes begging to ME!" in terms of camp value on this one.

It's awesome because she's like the stereotypical old gypsy woman right out of The Wolfman or something. And she inexplicably has a staple in her head.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:35:49 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on April 02, 2009, 05:19:01 PM

Quote from: Willco on April 02, 2009, 04:30:51 PM
I'm going to trust my friends on this one and the fact that the trailer has the line, "Soon, it will be YOU who comes begging to ME!" in terms of camp value on this one.

It's awesome because she's like the stereotypical old gypsy woman right out of The Wolfman or something. And she inexplicably has a staple in her head.

She's hard son, rolls in the streets.

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2009, 06:28:48 PM »

FoC enjoyed Lesbian Vampire Killers though - so yeah, take from that what you will.

I will definitely watch it.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2009, 06:34:59 PM »

Lesbian vampire killers was good. Did you see it?

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2009, 06:52:28 PM »

No, but I've seen Horne and Corden's tv sketch show here in the UK and it was terrible. If their shit passes for comedy these days, I'm afraid the genre has a very bleak future.

Plus, enough people I know have seen the film for me to gauge whether I would like it or not. And frankly, all of them hated it.

They got recognition from mediocre tv series Gavin and Stacy, and now they blew their big chance to make a name for themselves overseas with LVK. Well done boys, you've done us proud.

I don't I'll ever watch LVK. I hate Horne and Corden.

Eric P · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2009, 06:55:22 PM »

Quote from: InfectedGib on April 02, 2009, 06:52:28 PM

No, but I've seen Horne and Corden's tv sketch show here in the UK and it was terrible. If their shit passes for comedy these days, I'm afraid the genre has a very bleak future.

Plus, enough people I know have seen the film for me to gauge whether I would like it or not. And frankly, all of them hated it.

They got recognition from mediocre tv series Gavin and Stacy, and now they blew their big chance to make a name for themselves overseas with LVK. Well done boys, you've done us proud.

I don't I'll ever watch LVK. I hate Horne and Corden.

i watched an episode of gavin and stacy and it was mindnumbingly "cute"

i managed to watch all 6 episodes of FM but I daren't chance their sketch comedy

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:13:19 PM »

Well, if you want to watch a decent contemporary british series, there's this one called 'The Inbetweeners' on E4. Series 2 is about to get under way here. The first series is 6 parts.

Basically it's like Skins, but for nerds. It tells the story of group of young friends who are not quite goggle-eyed nerds or neither the 'cool' kids. Hence the show title.

[youtube=560,345]CZxdRtHlqRE[/youtube]

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Taking the place of Skins in the yoof slot, but not as archly/implausibly cool, The Inbetweeners returns for a second series. This is a show about the sort of kids who were in all of your classes but you can't remember them when they add you on Facebook. This first episode features two of school's most exciting events: a field trip and the arrival of a new girl. The geography trip to Swanage does nothing to enthuse the lads; the opposite is true of shiny new student Lauren. Will takes an immediate shine to her but it turns out she only has eyes for Simon. Such is life. Pervy jokes and pervier teachers mean that after watching this you'll be laughing - and longing for that crush from class 2B.

Eric P · « **Reply #16 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:23:05 PM »

i'll take a look thanks!

did you watch Free Agents? I rather liked it

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:30:48 PM »

No, but I'll check it out now.

4oD

Cheebs · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:43:36 PM »

I've heard nothing but praise. Everyone who saw it seemed to really enjoy it other than FoC.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:46:30 PM »

Harry Knowles did call it "The single most satisfying movie experience ever"

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:53:05 PM »

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Lohman takes a Bruce Campbell-style beating through Raimi's wonderful world of swoop-cams, attacking furniture and pus-spewing creatures...Take a deep sigh of relief, horror fans. Sam's back!

Day one.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #21 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:01:30 PM »

Mediocre movie apologists assemble!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:05:07 PM »

So says the Return of the Jedi fan.

At least we have no preconceived notions about it!

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:14:19 PM »

LOL you wish Raimi could make a film that could touch the original Star Wars trilogy.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #24 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:17:59 PM »

Pretty much every film he's ever made, save for maybe For Love of the Game, is better than Return of the Jedi.

And that includes Spider-Man 3.

Ewoks.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #25 on:** April 02, 2009, 08:18:49 PM »

Best Star Wars film ever wasn't even written or directed by George Lucas!

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #26 on:** April 02, 2009, 10:50:09 PM »

Quote from: Willco on April 02, 2009, 08:18:49 PM

Best Star Wars film ever wasn't even written or directed by George Lucas!

I'm not a Lucas apologist.

Cheebs · « **Reply #27 on:** April 02, 2009, 10:58:31 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on April 02, 2009, 10:50:09 PM

Quote from: Willco on April 02, 2009, 08:18:49 PM
Best Star Wars film ever wasn't even written or directed by George Lucas!

I'm not a Lucas apologist.

Liking Return of the Jedi best is being a Lucas apologist. He wrote that one and directed it (uncredited, the dude credited didn't do anything).

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #28 on:** April 02, 2009, 11:01:38 PM »

Also, the prequels retroactively ruined the original trilogy.

Cheebs · « **Reply #29 on:** April 02, 2009, 11:51:08 PM »

Quote from: Willco on April 02, 2009, 11:01:38 PM

Also, the prequels retroactively ruined the original trilogy.

The fall of Lucas was pretty clear in ROTJ already I think. I know it has a lot of nostalgia for people but the near endless stream of Muppets in the first half (and then the ewoks) showed the cgi creature obsessed guy he was of the prequels.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #30 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:00:51 AM »

Quote from: Willco on April 02, 2009, 11:01:38 PM

Also, the prequels retroactively ruined the original trilogy.

I would agree with you if the original trilogy including RotJ wasn't so amazingly awesome. Shit any ten minutes of RotJ is a better film than drag me to hell.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #31 on:** April 03, 2009, 12:10:15 AM »

Now we know you're insane. Any ten minutes of CRIMEWAVE is better than Return of the Jedi.

Eric P · « **Reply #32 on:** May 03, 2009, 09:48:58 PM »

Quote from: InfectedGib on April 02, 2009, 07:13:19 PM

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Taking the place of Skins in the yoof slot, but not as archly/implausibly cool, The Inbetweeners returns for a second series. This is a show about the sort of kids who were in all of your classes but you can't remember them when they add you on Facebook. This first episode features two of school's most exciting events: a field trip and the arrival of a new girl. The geography trip to Swanage does nothing to enthuse the lads; the opposite is true of shiny new student Lauren. Will takes an immediate shine to her but it turns out she only has eyes for Simon. Such is life. Pervy jokes and pervier teachers mean that after watching this you'll be laughing - and longing for that crush from class 2B.

just watched all of series one today

absolutely fucking hilarious

thanks for the suggestion!

TVC15 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 03, 2009, 10:26:12 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 03, 2009, 09:48:58 PM

Quote from: InfectedGib on April 02, 2009, 07:13:19 PM

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Taking the place of Skins in the yoof slot, but not as archly/implausibly cool, The Inbetweeners returns for a second series. This is a show about the sort of kids who were in all of your classes but you can't remember them when they add you on Facebook. This first episode features two of school's most exciting events: a field trip and the arrival of a new girl. The geography trip to Swanage does nothing to enthuse the lads; the opposite is true of shiny new student Lauren. Will takes an immediate shine to her but it turns out she only has eyes for Simon. Such is life. Pervy jokes and pervier teachers mean that after watching this you'll be laughing - and longing for that crush from class 2B.

just watched all of series one today

absolutely fucking hilarious

thanks for the suggestion!

This sounds awesome.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #34 on:** May 03, 2009, 10:26:38 PM »

I cannot get into these shows.

Eric P · « **Reply #35 on:** May 03, 2009, 10:46:51 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 03, 2009, 10:26:12 PM

Quote from: Eric P on May 03, 2009, 09:48:58 PM
Quote from: InfectedGib on April 02, 2009, 07:13:19 PM

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Taking the place of Skins in the yoof slot, but not as archly/implausibly cool, The Inbetweeners returns for a second series. This is a show about the sort of kids who were in all of your classes but you can't remember them when they add you on Facebook. This first episode features two of school's most exciting events: a field trip and the arrival of a new girl. The geography trip to Swanage does nothing to enthuse the lads; the opposite is true of shiny new student Lauren. Will takes an immediate shine to her but it turns out she only has eyes for Simon. Such is life. Pervy jokes and pervier teachers mean that after watching this you'll be laughing - and longing for that crush from class 2B.

just watched all of series one today

absolutely fucking hilarious

thanks for the suggestion!

This sounds awesome.

second episode has extended vomit sequence

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #36 on:** May 03, 2009, 11:42:35 PM »

looks like a bad episode of The Office!

TVC15 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:45:29 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 03, 2009, 10:46:51 PM

Quote from: TVC 15 on May 03, 2009, 10:26:12 PM
Quote from: Eric P on May 03, 2009, 09:48:58 PM
Quote from: InfectedGib on April 02, 2009, 07:13:19 PM

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Taking the place of Skins in the yoof slot, but not as archly/implausibly cool, The Inbetweeners returns for a second series. This is a show about the sort of kids who were in all of your classes but you can't remember them when they add you on Facebook. This first episode features two of school's most exciting events: a field trip and the arrival of a new girl. The geography trip to Swanage does nothing to enthuse the lads; the opposite is true of shiny new student Lauren. Will takes an immediate shine to her but it turns out she only has eyes for Simon. Such is life. Pervy jokes and pervier teachers mean that after watching this you'll be laughing - and longing for that crush from class 2B.

just watched all of series one today

absolutely fucking hilarious

thanks for the suggestion!

This sounds awesome.

second episode has extended vomit sequence

I finished the first series last night. Pretty good stuff. Might start the second tonight.

Eric P · « **Reply #38 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:54:50 PM »

haven't watched any of the second series, but i have it all on my hard drive.

it ended a little too "teen movie" for me, but when it was on it was on

"I'LL JUST SIT UP FRONT WITH THESE INCONSIDERATE ASSHOLES"

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #39 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:08:22 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on May 05, 2009, 02:43:40 PM

JUSTIN LONG IS IN THIS?

DAY ONE.

Oh and FOC, spoil the ending please.

Edit: Wait, Ellen Page was originally going to be in this? Jesus Raimi, thank god she dropped out.

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Just when you think there is going to be a happy ending, the chick dies a horrible death (she gets dragged into a fiery pit lolz) while the guy from the apply commercial just watches.

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FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #40 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:20:05 PM »

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I cant remember i think he tries to save her but she is about to be run over by a train also.

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FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #41 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:22:34 PM »

The movie wasnt wolverine bad. But it was walking a fine line.

Tucah · « **Reply #42 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:09:02 PM »

I'm still really hoping this will be great instead of just okay. Read a bunch of split opinions so I'll keep my hopes up.

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #43 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:20:57 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 03, 2009, 09:48:58 PM

just watched all of series one today

absolutely fucking hilarious

thanks for the suggestion!

awesome!

you're in for a treat, series 2 starts off with a bang.

Eric P · « **Reply #44 on:** May 05, 2009, 11:03:49 PM »

Quote from: InfectedGib on May 05, 2009, 06:20:57 PM

Quote from: Eric P on May 03, 2009, 09:48:58 PM
just watched all of series one today

absolutely fucking hilarious

thanks for the suggestion!

awesome!

you're in for a treat, series 2 starts off with a bang.

"do you have asberger's?"

"no"

"oh. have you been tested for it?"

edit: omfg the fish

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #45 on:** May 07, 2009, 03:10:03 PM »

the fish had me in fits lol.

Last in series tonight

Eric P · « **Reply #46 on:** May 07, 2009, 03:13:25 PM »

yeah i haven't had the opportunity to watch anything other than the first ep this series, but goddamn

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #47 on:** May 07, 2009, 03:20:23 PM »

apparently the writers' have been asked to write a US adaptation. From wikipedia:

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Iain Morris and Damon Beesley[11] have been asked by American Broadcasting Corporation to produce a pilot for a U.S. version of the series. They will be head writers for the project. The network has given Morris and Beesley a second blind script commitment for a future project the two will create. Both projects will be made at ABC Studios.

Its likely that they would continue the UK version though, as viewer ratings have doubled for series 2. Which is quite amazing for what started as an indie project.

Eric P · « **Reply #48 on:** May 07, 2009, 03:25:00 PM »

yeah i read that and can't see it working at all

Bloodwake · « **Reply #49 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:30:26 PM »

I will probably catch it sometime next week. Tuesday sounds good.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #50 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:31:59 PM »

Does it open tonight?

Eric P · « **Reply #51 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:35:26 PM »

i'm kind of surprised by the reviews too and hope it's not nostalgia. and it opened today, taun

Tauntaun · « **Reply #52 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:41:53 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 29, 2009, 04:35:26 PM

i'm kind of surprised by the reviews too and hope it's not nostalgia. and it opened today, taun

I love the way you shorten my name. Sweet maybe I'll get to see this tomorrow.

Herr Mafflard · « **Reply #53 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:55:27 PM »

it opened here (UK) on wednesday and I saw it.

It was an enjoyable romp with some pretty hilarious moments. Less scary than Evil Dead, but in keeping with the same tradition of dynamic thrills and frights.

Definately vintage Raimi.

The only thing that felt a bit 'off' was the tinny script. Once you saw the prologue, the story kinda wrote itself and the plot twist is hilariously obvious.

Kinda makes you miss a young Bruce Campbell, though.

Cheebs · « **Reply #54 on:** May 29, 2009, 05:42:51 PM »

I can't wait to see this tonight. Getting amazing reviews.

Bebpo · « **Reply #55 on:** May 29, 2009, 08:45:24 PM »

I had a great time seeing this and I am very "Raimi-fan burned by Raimi over the Spiderman franchise" person.

It's not as funny as Evil Dead 2/3 and not as good as Evil Dead 1-3, but it's still a whole lot of fun. The girl is no Campbell but she does a great job with the role. The scares, the art design and the music were all great. The special effects were a big jump up from the Evil Dead movies and really the film does feel like the natural progression Sam Raimi would've gone to with the Evil Dead series if Spiderman hadn't come along and he just magically got a higher budget.

The only problem I have with the film is there are LOTS of short slow paced scenes throughout. So the pacing is like FUN FUN FUN LULL FUN FUN LULL FUN FUN FUN LULL instead of being just pure fun throughout.

But still very much worth a full price movie ticket. Not as good as Star Trek, but not that much worse.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #56 on:** May 29, 2009, 09:29:32 PM »

FlameOfCallandor starring in Annihilate Me to Hell.

Eric P · « **Reply #57 on:** May 30, 2009, 12:00:49 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 29, 2009, 09:29:32 PM

FlameOfCallandor starring in Annihilate Me to Hell.

ugh

rehashes

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #58 on:** May 30, 2009, 12:40:28 AM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 30, 2009, 12:00:49 AM

Quote from: Joe Molotov on May 29, 2009, 09:29:32 PM
FlameOfCallandor starring in Annihilate Me to Hell.

ugh

rehashes

You gotta give the people what they want.

GilloD · « **Reply #59 on:** May 30, 2009, 11:19:32 AM »

Since when did we start taking FoC's word on anything? I really want to see this. Will see UP instead.

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Author Topic: Drag Me To Hell - yay or nay? (Read 6869 times)