'Drag Me to Hell' web reviews

Sam Raimi returns to horror with "Drag Me to Hell," which stars Alison Lohman as a loan officer cursed by a creepy old lady. Justin Long, Lorna Raver and Dileep Raop co-star, and here is what some of the Web's critics have to say about the film:

• Cinematical's Peter Martin: "Welcome back to the realm of horror, Mr. Raimi, and thanks for making a convulsively funny movie with chills and thrills, suffused with genuine affection for the genre."

• Cole Abaius at FilmSchoolRejects: "It all works. A return to Raimi’s roots, a return to atmospheric horror, a return to fun filmmaking. It’s probably the most fun I’ve had sitting in a darkened theater all year, and I owe it all to Sam Raimi and Alison Lohman’s ability to make out with a dead body."

• George Roush at LatinoReview: "The acting was great by both Alison and Justin Long, the direction was superb, the story was fun and the scares were a plenty."

• Joblo's JimmyO: "This is a balanced film that drifts between chills, thrills and laughs."

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Movie Review: “Drag Me to Hell”

Seen on: May 29, 2009

The players: Director: Sam Raimi, Writers: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Cast: Alison Lohman, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, Justin Long

Facts of interest: Raimi also directed the "Spider-Man" flicks.

The plot: A mysterious woman curses a young loan officer after she refuses to grant her another extension on her home loan.

Our thoughts: “Drag Me to Hell” is a wild big-screen experience. It’s both entertaining and intense, and it proves Sam Raimi still has what it takes to offer his fans just the kind of crazy horror flick they are looking for. Indeed, “Hell” delivers both solid terror and great laughs; a beautiful combination you don’t get to see that often anymore these days.

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This week's new movie releases - May 29, 2009

This week, we're only looking at two wide releases: Pete Docter and Bob Peterson's Pixar animated flick "Up" with Edward Asner and Jordan Nagai as the voice cast; and Sam Raimi's new horror flick "Drag Me to Hell" with Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver and Dileep Rao:

DRAG ME TO HELL

Synopsis: Christine Brown is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton. Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush 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, and get a leg-up on a promotion?

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'Drag Me to Hell' receives two intense TV spots!

Sam Raimi's upcoming horror flick "Drag Me to Hell" opens May 29, 2009, and two brand-new television spots for the film just popped up online. Both contain a bit of new footage, and they're definitely action-packed, so I suggest you check them out after the jump. For the feature trailer, click here.

"Hell" follows Christine, an ambitious Los Angeles loan officer (Alison Lohman) who denies a mysterious woman an extension on her home loan. In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell. Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao and David Paymer co-star.

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Creepy “Drag Me to Hell’ stills surface on web

I’m glad Sam Raimi decided to return the horror genre in between doing all those “Spider-Man” flick, and I’m definitely excited about this upcoming “Drag Me to Hell,” which opens everywhere May 29, 2009.

In the film, Alison Lohman plays the recipient of a supernatural curse from an old Eastern European woman who used to be humiliated by others.

MTV recently posted the first stills from the flick. Check out one above and right after the jump. Some more are available right here.

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