Drag Me to Hell

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Downriver R. @Downriver Nov 21 Great horror film. Great cast great movie. A definite must see if you love the horror genre See more Mr S Nov 14 One of the absolute best horror movies of the 21st century. Unlike Mrs Ganush it just doesn't get old. See more Christian M Nov 10 You have to watch it at least once in your life. ‘Drag Me to Hell’ is one of those films that immediately sparks a love-hate relationship: you know it has more flaws than virtues, yet you can’t help but enjoy it. Sam Raimi tries to recapture that grotesque and exaggerated magic that worked so well in The Evil Dead, although here the result doesn’t quite hit the same mark. One of the film’s main issues lies in its special effects. Even when compared to the 1980s, a time when horror cinema relied on practical tricks to impress, the effects in Drag Me to Hell feel somewhat forced—an evident attempt at realism that sometimes provokes more laughter than fear. Still, there’s a certain charm in that imperfection: you can sense the effort behind each scene, and at times, it works. The plot follows the classic horror formula: curses, witches, possessions, and a protagonist struggling to cope with an unrelenting evil that won’t let her rest. However, the film focuses so much on the supernatural spectacle that it forgets to deepen the mythology of the demon haunting her. Knowing more about its origin, existence, or purpose would have added far more weight to the narrative. Alison Lohman deserves most of the credit: her performance is convincing, believable, and full of strength in front of the camera. The rest of the cast fulfills their purpose as narrative support, but it’s clear the film revolves around her. There are memorable scenes that verge on the ridiculous—the anvil scene, for example—that break the tension with unintentional humor, almost reminiscent of a Scary Movie parody. Yet, as a horror-comedy hybrid, it works surprisingly well. Far from ruining the experience, those moments add to that bittersweet tone that makes you want to revisit it. In the end, ‘Drag Me to Hell’ isn’t perfect and will hardly be anyone’s favorite horror film, but it’s one you should experience at least once. It has genuine moments of fear, solid acting, and that unmistakable Sam Raimi touch: exaggerated, entertaining, and a little chaotic. See more Caylob A Nov 10 I love the movie. It has inklings of evil dead and don't look at the demon. See more Wayne K Oct 28 Drag Me To Hell is, essentially, what we would have gotten had Sam Raimi made The Evil Dead on a multi-million-dollar budget. It’s got his trademark blend of horror and comedy, shocking moments that are designed more to make you laugh than be afraid, though it does have it’s fair share of naff jump scares. It’s the kind of tale where something supernatural occurs, there’s a bunch of rules that seemingly get re-written on the fly, characters looking shocked as they flip though old books full of scary pictures (it is a Raimi film after all) a manic energy and somewhat hammy performances. I couldn’t recall ever seeing our lead, Alison Lohman in any other film, and the fact she retired from acting the year this film came out might somewhat explain why. I found her performance to be endearing but not fully convincing. Scenes where she has to react to things with fear come across as phony, since she’s not really able to convey terror, at least not for more than a brief moment. The film certainly leans more into comedy than horror, and it’s better off for it. It might not be hilarious, but some of the kitschier moments are pretty funny, and I loved how dark and abrupt the ending was. It’s not Raimi at his best, but it’s definitely Raimi doing what he does best. See more Matty D @Matty927 Oct 23 Drag Me To Hell is nothing short of a modern horror-comedy classic. It’s fun, campy, scary, and knows exactly what it wants to be when it grows up. The title itself tells you what you’re in for when you press play to watch this fright flick. Equal parts possession and body horror, Drag Me To Hell is gleefully gross without being drawn to easy gore. Some scenes will have audiences screaming then laughing in the same breath. Allison Lohman is excellent as everygirl Christine Brown, who wants to do good and be good, while also getting ahead in a world that doesn’t reward good deeds. Justin Long is equally as perfect as Christine’s obnoxious and annoying, but still caring boyfriend, and leaves a lasting impression in the film’s final images. Sam Raimi hasn’t been in top, slapstick form like this since The Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn. Whether you are in the mood to jump out of your seat or laugh your face off, Drag Me To Hell delivers the classic Raimi goods for Evil Dead fans. Oh! And it sticks the landing, which is a tough feat in horror these days. See more Read all reviews

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