Drag Me to Hell (Sam Raimi, 2008)

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#1 Post by **Jeff** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:26 am

[i][url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980594.html?categoryid=13&cs=1]Variety[/url][/i] wrote:Oscar-nominated "Juno" star Ellen Page is set to topline "Drag Me to Hell," a horror film that Sam Raimi will direct as his next film.

Universal Pictures has acquired domestic and some international rights to the film, which begins shooting March 17 in L.A.

U Pictures chairman Marc Shmuger and co-chairman David Linde made the deal with Ghost House Pictures partners Raimi and Rob Tapert.

The film's described as a morality tale about the unwitting recipient of a supernatural curse. Pic marks a genre return for Raimi after directing a trio of "Spider-Man" films.

"Sam Raimi's return to horror is a cause for celebration," said Shmuger and Linde. "Having Ellen Page onboard to star is an abundance of riches."

In addition to North America, U will distribute in Germany, Spain and Latin America. Mandate International will handle all other overseas territories.

Pic was scripted by Sam and Ivan Raimi, and Tapert will produce with Grant Curtis and Josh Donen. Mandate's Nathan Kahane and Joe Drake will exec produce.

The film will be next for Page, who is also attached to star in "Whip It," the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore.

Donna Langley and Lawrence Grey will oversee the production for Universal.

malcolm1980 · #2 Post by **malcolm1980** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:46 pm

I'm definitely watching this.

Antoine Doinel · #3 Post by **Antoine Doinel** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:00 pm

I really hope the studio lets Raimi go for an R-rating rather than boxing him into PG-13. But given Ghost House's track record (The Grudge, Boogeyman, The Messengers) and Page's popularity with the younger set, this scenario unfortunately seems likely.

tugboat5555 · #4 Post by **tugboat5555** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:42 am

WAIIIIIIT! WHAT?

Jeff wrote:
[i][url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980594.html?categoryid=13&cs=1]Variety[/url][/i] wrote:Oscar-nominated "The film will be next for Page, who is also attached to star in "Whip It," the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore.

This probably deserves its own thread.

#5 Post by **domino harvey** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:35 am

tugboat5555 wrote:WAIIIIIIT! WHAT?

Jeff wrote:
[i][url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117980594.html?categoryid=13&cs=1]Variety[/url][/i] wrote:Oscar-nominated "The film will be next for Page, who is also attached to star in "Whip It," the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore.
This probably deserves its own thread.

It gets worse: she plays a professional rollerderbyist.
RIP Ellen Page's Career (2003-2007)

flyonthewall2983 · #6 Post by **flyonthewall2983** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:37 am

Damn it, with that title my mind could roam free. But now that I know that there is roller derby involved, my wandering mind has been stopped in it's tracks.

#7 Post by **domino harvey** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:06 am

Page dropped out of this in favor of the Rollerderby one. #-o Whoever her agent is should be fired

Antoine Doinel · #8 Post by **Antoine Doinel** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:08 am

I dunno, both Raimi and Barrymore's films seem equally mediocre to me. Raimi hasn't done anything of value since A Simple Plan --- that was ten years ago --- and it was followed by a prompt slide into blockbuster hackdom and producing third rate horror films.

#9 Post by **domino harvey** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:15 am

Antoine Doinel wrote:I dunno, both Raimi and Barrymore's films seem equally mediocre to me. Raimi hasn't done anything of value since A Simple Plan --- that was ten years ago --- and it was followed by a prompt slide into blockbuster hackdom and producing third rate horror films.

Maybe, but is there any way to finish the following sentence:
Drew Barrymore hasn't done anything of value since _____________

flyonthewall2983 · Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:36 am

I know it's reception by this board is mixed, but I thought she was great in Donnie Darko.

CSM126 · #11 Post by **CSM126** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:39 am

If I had to choose between Ellen Page in a horror movie or Ellen Page roller derbying I'd go with the derby on the chance I get to see her in those short shorts.

That's kinda horrible but it's true. Well, that and I don't much like Sam Raimi anyway except for Spiderman 2.

Antoine Doinel · #12 Post by **Antoine Doinel** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:39 am

domino harvey wrote:
Antoine Doinel wrote:I dunno, both Raimi and Barrymore's films seem equally mediocre to me. Raimi hasn't done anything of value since A Simple Plan --- that was ten years ago --- and it was followed by a prompt slide into blockbuster hackdom and producing third rate horror films.
Maybe, but is there any way to finish the following sentence:
Drew Barrymore hasn't done anything of value since _____________

Perhaps, but Barrymore's quality level (as predictable and mediocre as it is) has at least remained somewhat consistent. I can't remember the last director who tumbled so disappointingly as Raimi has.

chaddoli · #13 Post by **chaddoli** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 5:48 am

domino harvey wrote:
Antoine Doinel wrote:I dunno, both Raimi and Barrymore's films seem equally mediocre to me. Raimi hasn't done anything of value since A Simple Plan --- that was ten years ago --- and it was followed by a prompt slide into blockbuster hackdom and producing third rate horror films.
Maybe, but is there any way to finish the following sentence:
Drew Barrymore hasn't done anything of value since _____________

Scream in 1996.

The Elegant Dandy Fop · Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:43 am

CSM126 wrote:If I had to choose between Ellen Page in a horror movie or Ellen Page roller derbying I'd go with the derby on the chance I get to see her in those short shorts.

That's kinda horrible but it's true.

It must be a similar experience to watching a twelve year old boy in short shorts.

Seriously though, both of the films look like potential money makers, but Barrymore's film sounds more suited to her already established Juno audience.

CSM126 · #15 Post by **CSM126** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:23 pm

The Elegant Dandy Fop wrote:
CSM126 wrote:If I had to choose between Ellen Page in a horror movie or Ellen Page roller derbying I'd go with the derby on the chance I get to see her in those short shorts.

That's kinda horrible but it's true.
It must be a similar experience to watching a twelve year old boy in short shorts.

How dare you.

s.j. bagley · #16 Post by **s.j. bagley** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:52 am

page is out, due to scheduling conflicts.

toiletduck! · #17 Post by **toiletduck!** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:37 am

s.j. bagley wrote:page is out, due to scheduling conflicts.

Source?

-Toilet Dcuk

#18 Post by **domino harvey** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:45 am

Oh, like nine posts up

klee13 · #19 Post by **klee13** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:49 am

You know, I don't really care if it's Ellen Page screaming her head off or some other nineteen year-old actress screaming her head off. Case in point: I have very little doubt in my mind that this movie will be bad. Raimi could not make another movie like Evil Dead today. It would just not be possible.

pianocrash · #20 Post by **pianocrash** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:09 pm

Alison Lohman will do the du, and by that I mean take Ellen Page's place in the movie. Since I sat through the twin horrors that were White Oleander and Matchstick Men, I kind of deserve that little bit of good news, don't I?

Fletch F. Fletch · Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:23 pm

Raimi talks up his new film.

Antoine Doinel · #22 Post by **Antoine Doinel** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:20 pm

Here are some stills.

Antoine Doinel · #23 Post by **Antoine Doinel** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:19 pm

So there was a test screening yesterday that got some very positive reviews. This opens on May 29th.

Dylan · #24 Post by **Dylan** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:07 pm

Antoine Doinel wrote:So there was a test screening yesterday that got some very positive reviews. This opens on May 29th.

I haven't been very interested in Sam Raimi since early high school, but man, this sounds like a lot of fun!

dr. calamari · #25 Post by **dr. calamari** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 8:41 am

Dylan wrote:
Antoine Doinel wrote:So there was a test screening yesterday that got some very positive reviews. This opens on May 29th.
I haven't been very interested in Sam Raimi since early high school, but man, this sounds like a lot of fun!

You knew Sam Raimi in high school? What was he like?

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