Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: May 29, 2009
DVD Release Date: October 13, 2009
Plot 411: When Christine rejects the extension of an old woman's home loan, she finds herself cursed and damned to hell.
Review: This was probably one of the best horror flicks I've seen in a long time. It had enough supernatural horror and B-movie gore to satisfy my needs. However, I just want to disclose that I watched the director's cut or unrated version . . . whatever it's called on the DVD that is not the theatrical version. This might've made a difference. I'm not sure. Alison Lohman is Christine, a bank loan officer who is fighting for the position of assistant branch manager. To show her boss that she's got the skills to pay the bills, she rejects an old woman's (Lorna Raver) request for an extension. The woman, Sylvia Ganush, causes a scene in the bank and is forcefully escorted outside. After work, Mrs. Ganush confronts Christine and a huge girl-on-girl battle ensues. The outcome is that the Mrs. Ganush curses Christine and within three days she will be dragged to hell by the devil. Christine's professor boyfriend, played by Justin Long, is a total disbeliever and relies on logic to explain the world. Christine seeks the help of a psychic to rid her of the curse but it seems the curse is stronger than he is. There were scenes in this film that I thought were perfect horror moments. But, within the same breath, there were also other scenes that were too over-the-top to be taken seriously. What made this movie good was the gore factor. Some of the things that the main character experiences are just completely gross. It makes you cringe in your seat. Also, Mrs. Ganush is really creepy. Don't mess with little old ladies! Long's part is pretty non-existent. He plays Christine's doting boyfriend.
Movie Release Date: May 29, 2009
DVD Release Date: October 13, 2009
Plot 411: When Christine rejects the extension of an old woman's home loan, she finds herself cursed and damned to hell.
Review: This was probably one of the best horror flicks I've seen in a long time. It had enough supernatural horror and B-movie gore to satisfy my needs. However, I just want to disclose that I watched the director's cut or unrated version . . . whatever it's called on the DVD that is not the theatrical version. This might've made a difference. I'm not sure. Alison Lohman is Christine, a bank loan officer who is fighting for the position of assistant branch manager. To show her boss that she's got the skills to pay the bills, she rejects an old woman's (Lorna Raver) request for an extension. The woman, Sylvia Ganush, causes a scene in the bank and is forcefully escorted outside. After work, Mrs. Ganush confronts Christine and a huge girl-on-girl battle ensues. The outcome is that the Mrs. Ganush curses Christine and within three days she will be dragged to hell by the devil. Christine's professor boyfriend, played by Justin Long, is a total disbeliever and relies on logic to explain the world. Christine seeks the help of a psychic to rid her of the curse but it seems the curse is stronger than he is. There were scenes in this film that I thought were perfect horror moments. But, within the same breath, there were also other scenes that were too over-the-top to be taken seriously. What made this movie good was the gore factor. Some of the things that the main character experiences are just completely gross. It makes you cringe in your seat. Also, Mrs. Ganush is really creepy. Don't mess with little old ladies! Long's part is pretty non-existent. He plays Christine's doting boyfriend.
Watch It: If you're a fan of director/writer Sam Raimi's other works.
Skip It: If you're looking for a straight horror film. This movie has a lot of tongue-in-cheek moments.
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