Drag Me to Hell

Main Plot

Drag Me to Hell follows the story of Christine Brown, a young loan officer who is determined to secure a promotion at her bank. In an effort to impress her boss, she denies an elderly woman a loan extension, leading to dire consequences. The woman, furious and desperate, places a powerful curse on Christine, condemning her to be tormented by a malevolent spirit. As the curse takes hold, Christine experiences increasingly terrifying supernatural occurrences, forcing her to confront her own fears and seek help from a psychic. Desperate to lift the curse and save her soul, Christine embarks on a harrowing journey filled with dark twists and supernatural challenges. The film blends horror and dark humor as Christine races against time to find a way to escape her fate, ultimately leading her to confront the consequences of her choices and the nature of her own morality.

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 climax of Drag Me to Hell, Christine Brown confronts the malevolent spirit of the gypsy woman, Sylvia Ganush, who has cursed her to be dragged to hell. After a series of terrifying encounters and attempts to rid herself of the curse, Christine seeks help from a medium. The medium's ritual initially seems to work, but the curse ultimately reasserts itself, leading to a harrowing confrontation in a graveyard. In a desperate bid to save herself, Christine tries to return the cursed button to Sylvia, believing it will lift the curse. However, she is unable to do so in time, and the curse culminates in a horrifying finale. Christine is dragged into the depths of hell, signifying her failure to escape her fate. The ending underscores the themes of guilt, consequence, and the inevitability of one's actions. Despite her efforts to do the right thing, Christine's choices lead to her downfall, reinforcing the idea that some forces are beyond control. The film concludes with a chilling twist, leaving the audience with a sense of dread and the notion that evil can triumph over good, ultimately connecting back to the film's exploration of moral choices and their repercussions.