Justin Long or a chameleon?
A long time ago in a B-movie world far, far away, a man named Sam Raimi made a trilogy of movies: Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness. They got increasingly funnier and they were cheesy, cornball horror fun. Some cheap scares, poor effects, and a sense of fun made this a great series of movies that have infinite rewatchability.
His latest foray into the cornball horror genre hit theaters Friday with “Drag Me To Hell”, starring Alison Lohman and Justin Long (or a chameleon. I really can’t tell the difference. He is an ugly, ugly man with eyeballs that are way too far apart.). In a tale reminiscent of Stephen King’s “Thinner”, a gypsy curse results in dire consequences for Alison Lohman’s loan officer. The few twists are predictable, but it’s not the destination that matters with this movie. It’s how you get there.
With a penchant for gross-out scenes that alternate between cheesy and hilarious, this film is light summer fare and fun for the whole cornball horror genre lovin’ family. There are a few surprising scares and some great atmosphere. And if you walk in expecting a scare-your-pants-off horror movie like The Ring or Exorcist or torture-porn like Hostel, you’ll be sorely disappointed. It’s like when you think you’re eating mayo and it turns out to be bleu cheese dressing. If you expect cheese, it’s okay, but if you’re thinking delicious mayo, you’ll be fucking pissed.
I give it a B.
Enjoy this post? Try these:My review of The Time Traveler’s Wife (Spoiler Free)
My review of Bruno (spoiler-free)
My review of Edge of Darkness (Spoiler Free)
:puke:
Mmmm…mayo….
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Twitter: Amanda234
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You know, I thought this looked dumb (I mean she turns down a bank loan so she’s cursed? Really?) but then I looked on rotten tomatoes and it has almost the same rating as Up, and if it’s as good as Pixar, it’s good enough for me. And I like the Evil Dead trilogy.
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Twitter: s_csr
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Gah. I hate those kinds of movies.
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I haven’t even heard of this movie! I’ll have to check it out. Long may not be much to look at, but I served him hors d’oeuvres at a party once (I was catering… a menial server), and he was one of the nicest people there. Genuinely nice and friendly- almost shockingly so.
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He DOES look like a chameleon! Holy shite!
(I’m going to church so I can’t curse. Yet. Not ’til it’s over.)
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Twitter: blondefabulous
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Justin was that kind of cute/funny looking when he was younger, but now he’s just kind of creepy. Only thing I have liked him in lately is “Zack & Miri” when he’s the over exuberant gay dude. THAT was funny!
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Twitter: poppycede
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Exxxxxcellent. Maybe I should go see this.
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Twitter: Faiqa
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Justin Long is SOOOO cute, you’re crazy. This is an excellent review, by the way. I was expecting to be terrified, so I’m glad you warned me…
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that guy is a Mac
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Hey, did you get that thing I sent you?
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That’s why I love Japanese horror. They’re the masters of cheap, cheesy thrills, plus they include lots of boobies.
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Oh God…The Ring!! I do not scare at horror/ghost/whatever movies, usually…but for some reason, that movie scared the piss out of me. Like to the point I was leaving the room and peering around the corner at the tv. Eeeek!
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I’m planning on taking my daughter to see this. And I really miss the old “Up All Night” that USA used to show on the weekends a long, long time ago….those were classic B grade movies!!
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Twitter: elizabethbarone
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Speaking of the Evil Dead trio… Bruce Campbell is coming to Connecticut! HA! The boyfriend is taking me for my graduation present.
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Twitter: http://whall.org/blog
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For a long time, I thought imhotep was an internet acronym.
Turns out, it is. In My Humble Opinion, That’s Elvis Presley.
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No, I have to disagree. Justin Long is an adorable, super great looking man. I wish he would hurry up and whisk me away. Ugh.
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Twitter: alimartell
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seriously, justin long is frigging EVERYWHERE. the ONLY thing he was good in was Ed.
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Am I reading too much into this review when I take from it that this is a wait-for-the-dvd movie? No real value-add to seeing it in the theater?
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