Drag Me to Hell

| 2009

Directed by: Sam Raimi

Main Plot

"Drag Me to Hell," directed by Sam Raimi, follows Christine Brown, a loan officer in Los Angeles who is vying for a promotion. To prove her toughness, she denies an elderly woman, Mrs. Ganush, an extension on her mortgage. In retaliation, Mrs. Ganush places a powerful curse on Christine, condemning her to be tormented by a malevolent spirit for three days before being dragged to hell. Desperate to save herself, Christine seeks help from a psychic and delves into increasingly extreme measures to break the curse. As the supernatural occurrences intensify, Christine's life spirals into chaos, leading to a climactic and harrowing confrontation with the forces of darkness. The film blends horror with dark humor, showcasing Raimi's signature style.

Characters

  • Alison Lohman plays Christine Brown, a loan officer who becomes cursed by a vengeful elderly woman, leading her to desperately seek ways to lift the curse.
  • Justin Long plays Clay Dalton, the supportive boyfriend of the protagonist, Christine. He provides emotional support as she battles a supernatural curse.
  • Ruth Livier plays a bank customer named Maria. Her role is minor but contributes to the protagonist's stress and decision-making at the bank.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of Sam Raimi's horror film 'Drag Me to Hell,' Christine Brown, a loan officer, believes she has successfully lifted the curse placed on her by an elderly woman named Sylvia Ganush. Throughout the film, Christine is tormented by a demonic entity called the Lamia, which promises to drag her to hell after three days. In a desperate attempt to save herself, Christine performs various rituals and even tries to pass the curse to someone else. Christine's boyfriend, Clay, plans a weekend getaway to help her recover from the ordeal. Before leaving, Clay gives Christine an envelope containing a rare coin, which he believes is a gift she had misplaced. Christine realizes too late that she had mistakenly given Clay the cursed button instead of the coin. As they prepare to board a train, Christine is horrified when the ground opens up, and demonic hands pull her into the fiery depths of hell. The film ends with Clay witnessing Christine's horrifying fate, leaving him in shock and despair. This ending underscores the inescapable nature of the curse and the tragic consequences of Christine's actions.

Sam Raimi Horror Alison Lohman Justin Long Ruth Livier