Your bug report #11966: 24.1; cperl-mode with evil-mode causes hang on syntax-propertize which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 11966@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 11966: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=11966 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems