After many years I had the pleasure of finally seeing a movie that made me jump and scream like...well like a scared little girl!
Sam and Ivan Raimi have written a script that has just the right amount of scares, thrills, surprises and intrigue. Further, Sam Raimi has directed very well. The victim in this story is a sweet, innocent girl by the name of Christine who is just trying to make it like the rest of us. With one honest misjudgement she is thrust into a three day horror fest where she must save her soul from the eventual arrival of the creepiest demon of all, Lamia.
We've all seen movies about possession and demons - exorcist anyone? But a demon that is pursuing you to take your soul...sounds familiar...poltergeist? But even still, this movie comes out as very unique. It's never been done like this before.
Every minute there was a thrill. My friend had her face covered the whole time as did I. Well, there were some very gross moments in the movie that at one point almost made me regurgitate the poutine I had just downed. But the screams were not lacking. Well...my friend actually did all the screaming, loud enough for the whole theatre to hear and join in.
The screams weren't out of serious fright, it was all thanks to the surprise thrills that make you jump out of your seat, something that director Sam Raimi has done flawlessly.
Of course there were weaknesses in the plot and they could have cut out the gross parts, but overall I am very satisfied :)
For a long time now I have desired to watch a horror that would make me jump out of my seat. Not only did this movie accomplish that, but it made my friend and I jump and scream at so many points that we would hurl over in laughter as we realized how stupid we must look.
I would catagorize this film as a Horror-Comedy -- something very rare.
So if you're looking for some thrills, and not too worried about plot - then check out this film. It's sure to make you laugh.
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