Drag Me to Hell
Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell

2009Movie99 minEnglish

After denying a woman the extension she needs to keep her home, loan officer Christine Brown sees her once-promising life take a startling turn for the worse. Christine is convinced she's been cursed by a Gypsy, but her boyfriend is skeptical. Her only hope seems to lie in a psychic who claims he can help her lift the curse and keep her soul from being dragged straight to hell.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic83
Google Users84%
Director: Sam RaimiGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A loan officer evicts an old woman from her home, who then places a curse on her. The loan officer has three days to find a way to break the curse before she is dragged to hell.

Critical Reception

Drag Me to Hell was met with generally positive reviews, with many critics praising Sam Raimi's return to horror after his Spider-Man trilogy. The film was lauded for its blend of horror and dark humor, its inventive scares, and its energetic direction. Audience reception was also strong, appreciating its classic Raimi style and satisfying scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective blend of horror and comedy, reminiscent of Raimi's early work.
  • Hailed for its creative and often grotesque scares, delivered with Raimi's signature flair.
  • The performances, particularly Lorna Raver as the vengeful gypsy, were frequently highlighted.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly enjoyed the film, appreciating its strong horror elements, Sam Raimi's distinctive directorial style, and the film's ability to be both frightening and funny. Many found it to be a refreshing return to the kind of horror-comedy that Raimi is known for.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the 36th Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The infamous scene where Christine is attacked by flies was achieved using thousands of real flies that were trained to land on actress Alison Lohman. The flies were fed a special syrup to keep them docile and cooperative during filming.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Don’t disrespect an old Gypsy woman who begs for mercy_** An ambitious loan officer at a bank in Los Angeles (Alison Lohman) wants an imminent promotion above her rival and so makes the “tough decisions” by refusing compassion to a de...
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

This movie is more like a suspense thriller, than a scary movie. Still a good movie. It's worth a watch.