Overview
A woman's career ambitions clash with a supernatural curse that threatens her very soul.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- campy
- frantic
- grotesque
- late night horror marathon
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Sam Raimi's return to energetic, campy horror, highlighting its effective scares, comic violence, and rapid momentum.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film repeatedly pivots from supernatural terror to absurd, visceral comedy in the same encounter.
Christine's refusal to extend Mrs. Ganush's loan triggers a curse framed as retaliation for institutionalized indifference.
Demonic attacks and possession-like encounters emphasize physical mess, exaggerated bodies, and hands-on effects.
Christine prioritizes an assistant-manager promotion and her boss's approval over compassion for a vulnerable borrower.
Films like Drag Me to Hell, and why
The Evil Dead
campy supernatural horror, grotesque practical effects, manic comic timing, and a morally punitive curse
Evil Dead II
darkly comic supernatural terror, escalating bodily horror, and a protagonist struggling against demonic forces
The Ring
supernatural curse mechanics, grotesque horror imagery, and a bleakly playful tone
Oculus
comic supernatural suspense, cursed objects, and a blend of scares with irreverent humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Release Date
- 2009-05-27
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (4228)
Cast
- Alison Lohman
- Justin Long
- Lorna Raver
- Dileep Rao
- David Paymer
- Adriana Barraza
- Chelcie Ross
- Reggie Lee
- Molly Cheek
- Bojana Novaković
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Drag Me to Hell about?
- A driven Los Angeles loan officer battles a grotesque supernatural curse after sacrificing compassion for career advancement.
- What is Drag Me to Hell like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Drag Me to Hell as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Drag Me to Hell violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Drag Me to Hell as graphic.
- What did critics think of Drag Me to Hell?
- Critics broadly praised Sam Raimi's return to energetic, campy horror, highlighting its effective scares, comic violence, and rapid momentum.
- Which films are like Drag Me to Hell?
- Films with a similar feel include The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, The Ring, and Oculus.
- How long is Drag Me to Hell?
- Drag Me to Hell runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Drag Me to Hell?
- In United States, Drag Me to Hell streams on Peacock Premium, Starz Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
