I know I haven’t been around much these days but I had to take pen in hand and let you know about this one – many thanks to our beloved FILMNERD for recommending this to me because I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. It’s very rare that I laugh out loud during a movie but I did several times during this. It’s also very rare that I get a rise (no not a boner) out of things like this but there’s this extended slow motion scene about 3/4s of the way through that I watched over and over (aside from the two times I watched the entire thing while I had it rented). There’s also what you might call a dance scene shortly before that that blew my mind and I’ll never be able to listen to the song “Cherry Pie” the same way again. I totally loved this movie and I suggest you run – not walk – to get your hands on this thing.
It also might seem unusual for me to love a PG-13 flick with no boobs and little blood but I sure did. This thing is smart and funny and clever and the acting is wonderful. So is the musical score, the effects and just everything about it. I can’t gush enough. One things I noticed the second time around was what the cast was up to. Normally you just watch the featured actor but I got to see what the supporting players were up to and this whole thing was just great.
A group of modern day teens get magically sucked into an 80s slasher movie that’s filled with hilarious stereotypes, horny people and short shorts. Oh – and a gigantic killer that is an incredible parody of Jason Vorhees including his hilarious mask.
I’ve never known much about Taissa Farmiga except for she seemed cute in the one episode of American Horror Story I watched. Actually, I think I watched a few because I think Connie Britton is hot but I kind of gave up after whatshisname beat himself off for the fifth time. Whatever. Anyway, Farmiga is awesome in this – and whoever was working the camera gets a hats off. I loved it all.
Below is the trailer but I think you should go in blind and just enjoy this without knowing what you’re in for. There’s some spoilers in there that might take a little away from the movie. For example, when Malin Akerman gets her head ripped off and the slasher attaches it to a tether ball pole and the campers have a tether ball tournament to the death over the course of three nights. I can’t believe they spoiled that in the trailer.
ENJOY! This is a GOOD ONE! I know this is always lame to say but I really wish I had been a part of making this movie.
Kick ass review, Eric, looks like a movie that I’d love the absolute shit out of. Happy to see another post from you dude.
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This movie is fucking fantastic!
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Well it looks to be right up my street.
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He’s back and he doesn’t disappoint!
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I aim to please! And to hit the toilet bowl!
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Ha! Yes, that’s a tricky one
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It can be…
#jagershots
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#jagershots indeed!
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#lotsofem
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No need to drag Em into this, she can only hit the toilet bowl sitting down!
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Poor Em!!
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Can’t wait to see this … It looks fricken amazing … Great to see you back in action too 🙂
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It’s sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good! I hope you love it!
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So do I 🙂 Can’t wait!
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*high fives*
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Sweetest Pappy!
It seems hilarious. Zoë is slowly convincing me to watch horror for Halloween, so I will do this one if possible! (and another scary one, to show how seriously badass I am)
Love,
Kidney G
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Sweetest Kidney Giuseppe!!
This one will do you just fine! it’s lower on the horror and heavier on the cleverness and WICKED AWESOMENESS!!!!!
Love,
Sugar Pappy!
#natasha
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Sweet Pappy G!
I must see this then!!
Love,
Sugar Kidney
#eric
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Sweetest Kidney,
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!
Love you,
Sugar Pappy G
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I haven’t even heard of this. I will watch it as soon as I get my hands on it.
#ninetyninepercent
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OMG OMG OMG OMG If you don’t love it I would be stunned!
#satanicbesties
#ninetyninepercent
#youjustfuckedwiththewrongvirgin
#satanicdoorknobs
#existentialpigs
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I’m so excited now!!!! My expectations are pretty high.
#satanicbesties
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Yes! You’re Back! Woo Hop! I need to see this movie now!
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Woo Hop, indeed!!
P.S. I have in my possession the first official Raising Hell movie poster prints! : )))))))))))))))))))))))
#lovekim
#raisinghellmovie
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No sir! You do?!!! I need one!!!!!!
#loveeric
#raisinghell
#woohop
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YES!!! I need to send you an email!! Look for something tomorrow!! I need to run these things across MRS THE IPC tonight before I take my next steps but YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS I have a physical movie poster for Raising Hell rolled up on my kitchen counter : ) : ) : )
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This is soooo exciting! I’m doing my “happy dance”!
#manyhugs
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#lovekim !!!!
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Did Mrs. IPC like the posters?
#loveeric
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There was one problem…. : (
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Uh Oh!😕
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Talk tomorrow! Or later!
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Awesome! I’m here.
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It is probably not only the smartest movie I have seen all year, but one of the best as well. Good review sir!
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Yes sir! #truth
The more I think about it, the more I like it and think this could be my second favorite movie of the year, behind Fury Road…
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Dearest ei,
I’m so glad I found this one and I’m so glad you loved it as much as I did. I’ve come home early, feeling rubbish thanks to the office lurgy, but watching this again might cheer me up. I LOVE IT SO MUCH! I genuinely can’t think of a single thing I didn’t like about this film. I think it’s easily my favourite film this year.
Yours,
fn
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My Dear fn,
I’m SO glad we met – we’ve shared some good stuff together!
The only thing I could have wished for was some more blood – they could have gone crazy with what they set up – but it’s still a five top hats all the way!
Yours,
ei
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Dearest ei.
Me too! I love your bizarre taste in films, and your posts are always hilarious. Plus it’s fun talking about crap films, I don’t know anyone in my corner of the world who has your kind of appreciation of terrible films.
As for The Final Girls – which I still love and am going to watch over and over – I didn’t even realise or think it had such a low age certificate. I only saw that afterwards. Weird, huh?
Yours good friend,
fn
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Dearest fn,
You rule!!!
Yours,
ei
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I promise I will go see this without watching any ads or spots based solely on your recommendation. Yes I too remember Miss Farmiga as the sister or daughter of Vera and liked her in AHS season 1 too
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I hope you like it as much as I did!
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Cool poster; plus it’s got the guy from Silicon Valley in it. And skirt too of course. Sold.
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THIS MOVIE ROCKS MY LAME ASS!!!!!!!!!
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I have to say the trailer for this actually looked pretty good.
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It’s VERY good, my dear Abbi – and it’s not too horror-y to put you off.
#cherrypie
#taco
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Wow, so much enthusiasm, it’s contagious!
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Hey!! Guess what?? FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK YES!
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In part because of you, I’m now officially excited to see this movie! I may even watch the trailer in full now, instead of sort of paying attention to it when it was shown before on the “Dark Places” DVD. Awesome write up!
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Thank you!! I hope you love it as much as I did!!
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Great work Eric, hadn’t heard of this. Spoof films don’t usually do it for me but this sounds promising!
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I don’t see how anyone wouldn’t like this thing : )))))
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First off, great headline! Great review too though 😉 I’ve been waiting for this one. I’m loving the 80s vibe and self aware angle. Good cast too. Thanks for shining the spotlight here. This looks like a fanboy cult classic for sure. Too bad it’s PG, but they can get away with a lot more nowadays. This movie still looks perfect for my Halloween series BOOBS, BLOOD & THE BEAST: 31 Nights of Horror.
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I hope you like it as much as I did! I LOVED it!! Good luck with your horror marathon!!
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This is the first I’ve heard of this movie and it sounds so awesome.
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It is!!
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Hey buddy, how’s it going? Have you checked my latest bum posts out yet?
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Oh, not too bad. How are you? Unfortunately I haven’t been to any blogs in a while…but someone did tell me you were posting naked pictures of yourself… How’s that going for you?
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I’m very good. Well I have been posting photos, but it’s to promote body acceptance. Would love to hear your opinions on those posts, hope you can visit.
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How is the movie coming along? Hopefully it’s going well.
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Everything seems to be going according to plan – although it’s VERY slow going…. Thank you for asking!
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Glad to hear things seem to be going well.
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This is still on my “to watch” list PSC!
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Good call, JB!!!
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This was, without a doubt, fucking fabulous!
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FUCKING RIGHT!
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Sounds absurd! I like it!
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I loved it!! Nothing but good fun here!
#funsies
#slomosies
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Ha, sounds like a great flick! I was wondering where you were, Eric…
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I LOVED IT!!! How’s Sweet Archive doing??
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It’s doing well, slower traffic, but that’s my fault.
Good to see you’re back! 😉
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I’m back in a very, very small amount…. Miss you!!
#longdistancesmooch
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You’re such a blogging guru, so you’re absence is very well noticed.
Miss you too, sweets, and do hope everything’s ok…
#othersideoftheplanetsmooch #weekendsmooch
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Smooch smooch smooch!! : )
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Damn. I CANT wait to see this. Have it lined up. So stoked for a bad ass 80’s slasher throwback! BOOYAH! 🙂
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I hope you love it like I did!
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I love this movie so much, it was fantastic!
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Yes, yes, YES!!
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YAY!!! I’ve been so excited to see this one!!!
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It’s the best!!!
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