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Drag Me to Hell is a american film of genre Thriller directed by Sam Raimi released in USA on 29 may 2009 with Alison Lohman
Drag Me to Hell (2009)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 29 may 2009
Length 1h39
Directed by Sam Raimi
OriginUSA
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Demons in film, Ghost films, Witches in film, Comedy horror films
Rating65%
Drag Me to Hell is a 2009 American horror film co-written and directed by Sam Raimi. The plot, written with his brother Ivan, focuses on loan officer Christine Brown (Alison Lohman), who reluctantly, under orders from her boss, must refuse to extend a loan to a gypsy woman by the name of Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver). In retaliation, Ganush places a curse on Christine that, after three days of escalating torment, will plunge her into the depths of Hell to burn for eternity. The film also stars Justin Long as Christine's boyfriend.
Raimi wrote Drag Me to Hell with his brother, Ivan, prior to working on the Spider-Man films. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and was released to critical acclaim. It was also a box office success, grossing over $90 million worldwide. Drag Me to Hell won the award for Best Horror Film at the 2009 Scream Awards and the 2010 Saturn Awards.
Synopsis
In 1969 in Pasadena, California, a couple seeks the aid of the medium Shaun San Dena (Flor de Maria Chahua) saying their son (Shiloh Selassie) has been hearing evil spirits' voices after stealing a silver necklace from gypsies. San Dena aids the family by carrying out a seance, but they are attacked by an unseen force that pulls the boy into Hell. The medium says she will encounter the force again one day.Actors
Alison Lohman
(Christine Brown)
Justin Long
(Clay Dalton)
Lorna Raver
(Mrs. Ganush)
Dileep Rao
(Rham Jas)
David Paymer
(Mr. Jacks)
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