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After dedicating himself for the best part of a decade to the Spider-Man franchise, director Sam Raimi returned to the horror genre with tremendous style in 2009 with Drag Me To Hell. A film that fused together the ethos of the director’s earlier Evil Dead movies with the toolbox of tricks that he’s picked up since doing big blockbuster movies, it’s a fabulously fun and quite unnerving piece of cinema.
Raimi’s working on a lower budget than we’ve seen him with for some time with Drag Me To Hell, but not for the first time, he makes every buck count. Few directors know the horror genre as well as Raimi, and he generates tension and jumps from clever set-ups and expertly executed sequences. Plus, he’s little intention of following the horror movie template here, which adds to the sheer entertainment factor.
So what’s so special about the Blu-ray? The extras package isn’t particularly enticing, after all. Yet the picture quality and quite stunning sound mix lift the film notably. The latter in particular, as the sound stage is swamped by subtle noises and audible shocks works extremely well, and is perhaps the best among a few reasons for considering a high-def upgrade here. A strong movie, wonderfully presented. --Jon Foster
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Director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy, Evil Dead series) returns to the horror genre with Drag Me to Hell, an original tale of a young woman’s desperate quest to break an evil curse.
Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, Professor Clay Dalton (Justin Long). Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks (David Paymer), and get a leg-up on a promotion? Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home.
In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell. Haunted by an evil spirit and misunderstood by a skeptical boyfriend, she seeks the aid of seer Rham Jas (Dileep Rao) to save her soul from eternal damnation. To help the shattered Christine return her life to normal, the psychic sets her on a frantic course to reverse the spell. As evil forces close in, Christine must face the unthinkable: how far will she go to break free of the curse?
Special Features include:
Production Diaries: - The Bloody Nose - Inside the Psychic World - Make-up Effects - Justin Long Profile - Alison in the Mud - The Nightmare - Alison’s Wirework - The Parking Lot Fight - The Goat - Set Tour: The Great Room - Puzzle Car - Dragging Her to Hell - Sound Design
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By UndeadCritic
Format:DVD
I really wanted to see Drag Me To Hell because I'm a big fan of Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead movies. I've always thought Raimi was a brilliant horror film maker. Drag Me To Hell's opening scene is extremely effective. It just keeps you wanting more. Raimi works brilliantly at letting the audience know what they're in for.
There's more than just a hint of The Evil Dead in here. Raimi works on convincing you that the characters are just every day normal people in which extraordinary things are going to happen. Within 15 minutes, you know Lohman's character is in trouble and that's where the jumps start. Most of them are cheap shocks in truth, but they all work really well. You'll know what I mean when you jump out of your seat because of a handkerchief.
When I went to see this at the cinema with friends most of them had pretty much the same reaction. Not being familiar with Raimi's work or that the movie was intended to be tongue-in-cheek and quite funny in parts, the general opinion was that it failed as a horror movie, but succeeded as a comedy movie. The `gumming' scene comes to mind as a particularly funny scene which is also quite sinister at the same time.
I find it particularly amusing that I went to see this movie three times at the cinema and this is my second view of it on DVD and I still jump out of my seat at some of the scares. Some of them are just so unexpected that when you watch it again you just forget they're there.
There are two different versions of the movie available in the US, theatrical and uncut. The uncut version is the only version available in the UK, although the DVD artwork does not specify this. A few scenes are bloodier and the F-bomb is dropped. The certificate is still 15 though.... Read more ›
There's more than just a hint of The Evil Dead in here. Raimi works on convincing you that the characters are just every day normal people in which extraordinary things are going to happen. Within 15 minutes, you know Lohman's character is in trouble and that's where the jumps start. Most of them are cheap shocks in truth, but they all work really well. You'll know what I mean when you jump out of your seat because of a handkerchief.
When I went to see this at the cinema with friends most of them had pretty much the same reaction. Not being familiar with Raimi's work or that the movie was intended to be tongue-in-cheek and quite funny in parts, the general opinion was that it failed as a horror movie, but succeeded as a comedy movie. The `gumming' scene comes to mind as a particularly funny scene which is also quite sinister at the same time.
I find it particularly amusing that I went to see this movie three times at the cinema and this is my second view of it on DVD and I still jump out of my seat at some of the scares. Some of them are just so unexpected that when you watch it again you just forget they're there.
There are two different versions of the movie available in the US, theatrical and uncut. The uncut version is the only version available in the UK, although the DVD artwork does not specify this. A few scenes are bloodier and the F-bomb is dropped. The certificate is still 15 though.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Miko
Format:DVD
I will admit that I was at least partly suckered in by the hype surrounding this movie, but it took a while for the moment to come when I could get time to watch it. Let me tell you, the opening scene gives you a pretty good incite into how rubbish this could all unfold to be, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and thought it could be a fleeting moment of insanity that'd unfold into something with a little more gravitas. Oh no, my mistake, its all as bad as this. I can't think of one other movie where I've been less interested in any of the characters or storyline. Sure there's plenty of 'gruesome' bits but they themselves are so over egged as to be ridiculous. I've read some reviews of this which claim there to be comedy parts to the film, think on friends, this is not the case. Laughable maybe but no wit ever went near this debacle. If I were a betting man I'd say that every one of the positive votes this film received were on the payroll of the studio. Surely no one in their right mind would find anything to like here, unless of course you're one of the followers of the many Scream carbunkles that have plagued the world. In a nutshell, one of THE worst films ever! And I've seen Legally Blonde 2!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By wayne
Format:Blu-ray
We all know that Sam Raimi is responsible for the Evil Dead and Spider-man trilogies and after completing Spider he returned to the genre he does best... and what a comeback it is. While the plot is hardly original and there are some silly moments peppered throughout the film Sam has that uncanny ability for making the audience feel at ease one minute...then scaring the hell out of you the next by making use of the dark shadows, eerie creaks and loud bangs.
I for one jumped quite a few times in places and that for me is what a good horror movie should be about.
A welcome return to form then but don't watch it alone....
I for one jumped quite a few times in places and that for me is what a good horror movie should be about.
A welcome return to form then but don't watch it alone....
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By JLHP
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I would love to rate this purchase as 1 Star, but it would look like I'm rating the film with a low score, which I'm not. Suffice to say on the film - I love DMTH, in that nothing's perfect, this isn't perfect, but it's not far off; I don't like 'horror porn', like the Saw series, so this lighter touch approach is a breath of fresh air. The 2 female leads are excellent, especially 'the Gypsy', I could watch her all day; the film flies along, almost never dips, and gets you to one of those ending's that leaves you screaming "No, No, No!!!" Sequel PLEASE!!!
BUT, the way this Blu Ray is being advertised on its front cover, in my opinion, is almost criminal; if I'd paid the original full, high price for this, I think I would have been furious. As it is I'm glad to have a high res, DTS version to watch on my home cinema, but to say that there are 2 versions on this BR is OUTRAGEOUS, and whoever did this, should be ashamed of themselves.
I've checked online, and there are at most, 10 seconds more/ different footage on the 'Unseen Version', and if you can detect them, you're a better person than me; I think some extra blood during 'The Kitten' scene is about it.
I'm glad to have a BR copy at this good price (about £5.99), but I did partly buy this to see the other version, so arguably I was tricked. So - if you want this film, to keep, and in the highest quality available, then go ahead and buy it, but if you're after 2 versions, you're out of luck.
***VERY NAUGHTY***
BUT, the way this Blu Ray is being advertised on its front cover, in my opinion, is almost criminal; if I'd paid the original full, high price for this, I think I would have been furious. As it is I'm glad to have a high res, DTS version to watch on my home cinema, but to say that there are 2 versions on this BR is OUTRAGEOUS, and whoever did this, should be ashamed of themselves.
I've checked online, and there are at most, 10 seconds more/ different footage on the 'Unseen Version', and if you can detect them, you're a better person than me; I think some extra blood during 'The Kitten' scene is about it.
I'm glad to have a BR copy at this good price (about £5.99), but I did partly buy this to see the other version, so arguably I was tricked. So - if you want this film, to keep, and in the highest quality available, then go ahead and buy it, but if you're after 2 versions, you're out of luck.
***VERY NAUGHTY***
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
This film had me on the edge of my seat. I loved it! I would definately recommend this for those of you who like a good jumpy horror story with a surprise ending.
Published 7 days ago by shaz
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it... very creepy
the films has an amazing story line with oustanding acting, special effects and filming...
a young woman causes an old womans house house to be repossessed when she dies... Read more
a young woman causes an old womans house house to be repossessed when she dies... Read more
Published 11 days ago by lulu
4.0 out of 5 stars
Too cheeky to be scary (but fun anyway)
I'm writing this review after my third viewing of Drag Me to Hell. I guess I've finally `got it.'
After seeing it advertised on its release, I was under the impression... Read more
After seeing it advertised on its release, I was under the impression... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Albatross
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sam Raimi Has His Stamp Right On This One
Drag Me to Hell was a return of sorts to horror for Sam Raimi, the man who as a youngster brought us the first 3 Evil Dead films and Darkman. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Colonel Decker
2.0 out of 5 stars
Wanted to like it!
I remember seeing a trailer for this at the time of it's release and like so many trailers I thought "Doesn't look too bad",then I forgot about it and watched it on TV recently... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mr. M. L. Hanford
4.0 out of 5 stars
Girl never feels pain.. She is a super woman.
Super story, super movie but there is also a negative point... Girls gets beaten and she gets hurt , old lady does a vomit in her mouth buaaaaaaaaaqqqqqqqqq but she stands up so... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Umar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just so pleased with all I have got from you
Enjoyed my film it was really good makes a change to see something different the old lady was eww ha ha product is in great condition like new and was sent packaged well no messing... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Geraldine Eva Stiles
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
this film is a must see. i was gripped throughout and stuck to my seat. fantastic film and the special effects interviews etc were really good
Published 3 months ago by jez
3.0 out of 5 stars
ok and a laugh
Very good effects, the story is typical, however its fun to watch and see the supernatural aspects at work the blue ray is excellent some dark scenes with someblack level issues
Published 3 months ago by Geoffrey Dixon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film .
Love this film ,found it really funny rather than scary ,some gross bits in the film ,great purchase ,happy i bought it.
Published 4 months ago by Stacey
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