"This time, try not to piss off any old ladies."
Drag Me To Hell (2009) is a morality tale about a girl named Christine who works in loans at a bank. She's up for a promotion and is at a crucial point in her life with a lot of good changes seemingly around the corner. A woman approaches her about getting a third extension on a loan and it looks like turning it down could convince Christine's boss that she's worthy of the raise. Unfortunately the woman is a gypy and she puts a curse on Christine giving her three days until a demon will consume her soul.
I really liked the casting in this movie, like everyone seems like a perfect choice. And major props to Alison Lohman who plays Christine, the lead, she plays such a wide range of emotions in this movie and pulls it off wonderfully. It's a sight to see, for sure.
There's a couple of times where the "shock value" of grossness is used to it's limit, but most of the time it's done for a purpose so this didn't bother me too much.
This is a beautiful script. I love how simple and original it is. There are very few movies like this, and expecially made today. I like how the script keeps you guessing right until the last minute, I love how well developed the characters are and I really like the richness of the story, how well grounded and simple it is, yet unlike anything else.
And as much as I love the script, I love how well carried out it is. Sam Raimi's direction is masterful and I really enjoy how playful and creative the camera work is in this movie it really puts it on another level.
Drag Me To Hell (2009) is one of the greatest horror movies that's come out probably in the last twenty years or so. It's a good script that is carried out beautifully and I highly reccomend it to anyone who hasn't seen it. 5/5 stars.
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