𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐠 𝐌𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥 (𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟗)

Drag Me to Hell (2009) is a supernatural horror film directed by Sam Raimi, marking his return to the genre after his Evil Dead series. The film follows Christine Brown (Alison Lohman), a young and ambitious loan officer working at a bank in Los Angeles. Striving to earn a promotion, Christine makes a tough decision when she denies an elderly woman, Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver), an extension on her mortgage. Desperate, Mrs. Ganush angrily curses Christine, condemning her to be tormented by a demon known as the Lamia.

The curse begins with a series of terrifying and bizarre supernatural events, including disturbing visions, unexplainable noises, and objects moving on their own. Christine’s once-perfect life quickly unravels as the demon grows stronger and more aggressive, physically attacking her and pushing her to the brink of madness. She seeks the help of a psychic (Dustin Ingram) and an expert on the occult, who tells her she has three days to rid herself of the curse or she will be dragged to Hell.

As Christine desperately tries to find a way to lift the curse, she faces increasing fear, loss of control, and betrayal. The stakes rise as the demon relentlessly pursues her, and Christine struggles to reconcile her desire to save herself with the guilt she feels for her harsh decision to deny Mrs. Ganush’s plea. Along the way, she encounters increasingly horrifying and violent occurrences, testing both her physical and mental endurance.

The film mixes traditional horror with Raimi’s unique style, which includes moments of dark humor, exaggerated gore, and creative camera work. The eerie atmosphere is punctuated by shocking jump scares and moments of visceral terror. Christine’s desperation to escape her fate makes for a compelling emotional journey, as she grapples with both the horror of the curse and the moral consequences of her actions.

Drag Me to Hell received widespread acclaim for its return to classic, old-school horror elements, with Raimi’s signature blend of scares and humor. Critics praised the film for its pacing, performances—particularly Alison Lohman’s portrayal of Christine—and its ability to keep audiences on edge throughout. With a combination of tension, creativity, and chilling visuals, the film delivers an intense and memorable horror experience, as Christine races against time to break free from the curse before it drags her to an agonizing end in Hell.