Drag Me to Hell (2009)

Drag Me to Hell (2009) is a high‑energy supernatural horror film from Sam Raimi that follows Christine Brown, a young bank loan officer whose career ambitions lead her to deny a desperate extension to an elderly klient, Mrs. Ganush. In retaliation the woman places an ancient Romani curse on Christine — a demonic force gives her only days before it drags her to hell. As the haunting escalates from bizarre hallucinations to increasingly violent supernatural attacks, Christine scrambles for help from her skeptical boyfriend, a psychic medium, and anyone who might break the curse. The film charts her fall from composed professional to terrified, desperate fight for survival. What you’ll experience watching: - Fast‑paced, cinematic scares: Raimi’s kinetic camera work, sudden jolts and manic editing create frequent jump scares and mounting dread. - Gross‑out practical effects and dark humor: expect visceral, often grotesque imagery balanced with Raimi’s trademark comic flourishes — moments that are both shocking and oddly playful. - Emotional stakes and moral tension: the horror feels personal because the curse springs from a single cruel decision; the movie probes guilt, ambition, and consequences without excusing Christine. - Strong performances: Alison Lohman anchors the film with a sympathetic, believable turn, supported by memorable character actors as the old woman, the psychic, and Christine’s boyfriend. - A relentless escalation: the torment grows more inventive and disturbing as the deadline approaches, building to a tense, crowd‑pleasing climax. Content warnings: intense horror scenes, graphic practical gore, loud jump scares, disturbing body‑horror imagery, and themes of assault and supernatural torment. If you enjoy classic Raimi style, practical effects, and a darkly funny but brutal supernatural ride, this film delivers a thrilling — and frequently unsettling — experience.

Actors: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Ruth Livier

Director: Sam Raimi

Runtime: 99 min

Genre: Horror

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