![]() ![]() Having both written and directed the film, Sam Raimi more than proves his worth to the horror genre despite his long absence since Army of Darkness. It had all sorts of interesting shots and the real work of a master filmmaker. Perhaps the most shocking thing about the movie is how well it's made technically. In fact, I don't think I've seen quite a proper mixture since Raimi's own Evil Dead II. If too funny, they can go overboard, but not this one. Much to my surprise, the horror and comedy in Drag Me to Hell are that rare perfect mix of perfection that one craves in horror movies. ![]() I was hoping for the best, but I wasn't sure how the comedy and horror would mix together. Lucky enough to have won tickets to a pre-screening of the film, I had heard nothing but great things about it. Absolutely infuriated, the woman stalks Christine after work and bestows her with a supernatural curse, one which she has only three days to overcome before the spirits drag her to hell. Her boss (Paymer) tells her it's a tough decision, and its her call, so she refuses the woman's payment. Jumping at the opportunity, she comes across an old gypsy woman (Raver) who requests a third extension on her house. Also starring are Justin Long, David Paymer, and Lorna Raver.Ĭhristine (Lohman), a loan officer at a bank with a lovely boyfriend (Long), is being considered for a promotion. And the PG-13 rating? Forget about it! You hardly notice that little factor because of how immersed you become in the story. It's filled with plenty of twists and turns and, like any good ride, a satisfying conclusion. Starring Alison Lohman in the leading role (Ellen Page was originally cast as the lead but dropped out of the project early in production), Drag Me to Hell feels like much more than your average, predictable horror popcorn flick. From the intense opening scene to the stellar and shocking finale, Sam Raimi has officially returned to the horror genre with vigor and spark in the year's best horror film so far. ![]()
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