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Drag Me to Hell
2009 99 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★7.0
Horror, Thriller
Director: Sam Raimi
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Description
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.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$42.1M
Worldwide:
$91.39M
Starring
Alison Lohman
Actor
Justin Long
Actor
Ruth Livier
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2010
— Best Scare
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Drag Me to Hell is a polarizing return to Sam Raimi's horror roots, blending grotesque practical effects with dark, slapstick humor. While many viewers praise its unique atmosphere and unrelenting tension, others find the combination of absurdity and genre tropes to be either ineffective or fundamentally unlikable.
| Direction | Sam Raimi's signature direction successfully blends visceral horror with dark, irreverent humor to create a distinctive, high-energy experience. | |
| Production | The film features elaborate, grotesque practical and special effects that serve to unsettle and shock the audience. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate its cautionary moral fable and original premise, while others dismiss the plot as simplistic, predictable, or overly absurd. | |
| Acting | The acting is a point of significant contention; supporters highlight Alison Lohman's performance as grounded and compelling, while detractors characterize the lead performances as uncharismatic or poorly executed. | |
| Humor | The integration of horror and comedy is polarizing, with some viewers finding the slapstick elements masterfully jarring, while others feel the humor undermines any sense of genuine dread or tension. |