Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell (2009): Spoiler-Free Review

Drag Me to Hell is Sam Raimi’s 2009 supernatural horror comedy about a curse. It is a return to the wild style of his early Evil Dead films.

The Premise

Christine (Alison Lohman), a young loan officer, wants a promotion. She refuses to extend a loan to an old woman, Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver), who then curses her. Christine has three days before a demon comes for her soul. She turns to a medium for help.

Why It Works

• Raimi returns to the wild horror comedy of his early Evil Dead films.
• The film mixes real scares and gross-out humor.

At a Glance

• Director: Sam Raimi
• Writers: Sam and Ivan Raimi
• Cast: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao
• Genre: Supernatural horror comedy

Verdict

A fast, nasty and funny horror ride. It is a joy for fans of old-school scares.

• Who should watch: Fans of Sam Raimi and horror comedy.
• Spoilers: none. We never reveal the twist in this review.