So, did we learn anything from this movie?

[Thrifty]

The reasoning for locking the thread seemed clear to me.

It was meant to be a discussion of the merits/demerits of the movie, yet
the main argument used by the movie's supporters was 'You just don't get it.'

Clearly nothing was to be gained from further discussion, except pointless fighting.

Since this site is devoid of moderators, I think it's a perfectly reasonable thing to
lock a thread you've created when you realize it's accomplishing nothing or is starting
to do more harm than good.

That's indeed why.  Grug was starting to piss me off, and I was reaching Doctor Who levels of wound up-edness.

[Conor]

I kinda thought Paranormal Activity would have similar defenders.  I'm surprised since we announced it, by how many people I've seen who were equally frustrated/disgusted by it as I was.

[Thrifty]

I kinda thought Paranormal Activity would have similar defenders.  I'm surprised since we announced it, by how many people I've seen who were equally frustrated/disgusted by it as I was.

It's so similart to Blair Witch that I think it would be equally as polarizing.  On the other hand, it's not as popular as Blair Witch, so that's a mitigating factor.  I thought the movie as a whole was just boring, until the very last scene which did genuinely startle me.  It might have been better if Micah wasn't such an utterly detestable character.

[TTYT]

I learned that the Sam Raimi I was a fan of apparently just went into hibernation while some other Raimi directed the Spiderman films.

And that according to movies and TV shows, Hungarian is apparently the creepiest language in the world.

Great, now I've got the image of the "old" Sam Raimi climbing out of the "new" Sam Raimi's mouth...Stupid me.

[mrgray]

The reasoning for locking the thread seemed clear to me.

It was meant to be a discussion of the merits/demerits of the movie, yet
the main argument used by the movie's supporters was 'You just don't get it.'

Clearly nothing was to be gained from further discussion, except pointless fighting.

Since this site is devoid of moderators, I think it's a perfectly reasonable thing to
lock a thread you've created when you realize it's accomplishing nothing or is starting
to do more harm than good.

That's indeed why.  Grug was starting to piss me off, and I was reaching Doctor Who levels of wound up-edness.

So.  Late to the game, but I figured since I posted over at Paranormal I should check out the Drag Me as well.

I have to say, if a thread is titled as divisively as "So, did we learn anything from this movie?" it's clearly not looking for a discussion of the merits/demerits.  Not being able to see Grug's responses, I can only guess that they ran to the personal attack variety.  Fair enough, boot those comments and lock the thread.  There's no call to get jerky with a dude.  But please, don't act like you started a genuine discussion thread for the sake of hearing out someone's argument in favor of the film.  I'd gladly go into the merits, but I have a feeling that I'd be ignored/dismissed.  So there's really no point.  I'm only responding here because I don't like the "I was just skipping down the sidewalk, minding my own business" attitude.  You want to rag on the film, that's your right.  Just be honest about it.

[dvorak]

What you're talking about didn't even happen in this thread. That one was locked.
Perhaps if you actually took the time to look at the 8 or 10 threads on this subsection
and noticed, especially since the post here that mentions it says it was a locked thread,
then perhaps your opinion might be more valued.

The discussion was ended, and should be left ended.

In response to what Conor said, I believe the reason that Drag Me to Hell
and Paranormal Activity don't have similar defenders can be summed up
in two words: Sam Raimi

He made Evil Dead. It's hard not to like him, but
I hate this movie. I hate this movie so very much.
(Though I LMAO at the goat)

[ShadowDog]

I hate this movie. I hate this movie so very much.
(Though I LMAO at the goat)

I feel exactly the same way, including the goat.  LMFAO

Just rewatched this riff earlier today and the riff still makes me laugh.  Just noticed the goat stampede line for the first time.  LMFAO!

I also learned a new thing:

People with filthy nails and horrible teeth still care about others shaming them.

[bug_eyed_sheep44]

I learned that you can spot an ending from a mile away, yet the image alone can still prevent you from sleeping should you have viewed it at 4:00 AM.

And I agree, there's more ways to kill a goat than just decapitating it.

[Moca Java]

I learned that because of the Evil Dead movies, Sam Raimi has open license to make shitty horror movies and be praised for it.

[AJMoosie]

I learned that because of the Evil Dead movies, Sam Raimi has open license to make shitty horror movies and be praised for it.

Seconded. I honestly hated this movie and went against my peers' nearly unanimous praise. Thanks to this Rifftrax, at least this film becomes bearable to view.

Other lessons to be learned:
1. Hang outside your boyfriend's (or girlfriend, if applicable) room to listen in on any speakerphone conversation about you.
2. Be sure to attend a Roma wake; there's plenty of food, fun and games to be had.
3. If in a horror movie directed by Sam Raimi, don't presume your ovaries and vulva will save you; if anything, your chances of dying increase.
4. Be nice to Romani people.

I just learned today that super hawt and tasty Ellen Page was originally supposed to play the lead in this movie but had to drop out at the last minute because of a scheduling conflict. (though part of me wonders if she saw the final draft of the script and hurriedly created a conflict.  LMFAO)

This movie would have been bearable with Ellen Page as the lead.

Why am I not convinced? Knowing a feminist like her, Page probably took lesson 3 into account after reading the script.

[John Bradley]

I learned that making a simple everyday business decision is grounds for eternal (and instant, after a 3-day waiting period) damnation.

I learned that if you're an Evil Old Gypsy Woman, you don't really have to live up to your end of a contract, because, hello!, Eternal Damnation.

And I learned that it's possible for an Evil Old Gypsy Woman to live in a sh*thole of a house for 30 years, and still not have paid the damned thing off. And none of the members of the World's Swarthiest Family were apparently willing to help her out with the payments, to save her home.

[Darkwalker]

I learned that making a simple everyday business decision is grounds for eternal (and instant, after a 3-day waiting period) damnation.

Yeah,that pissed me off to no end. She makes reasonable decision and gets eternal damnation for it. That would have been the old lady's fourth extension wouldn't it? What bank is going to give that many?