There are lots of threatening sounds and shadows, and Christopher Young's moody score is pretty effective. The best, creepiest moments in the film come when Raimi lets our imagination fill in some of the blanks. A demonic entity is stalking her, and her psychology professor boyfriend, Clay Dalton (Justin Long), remains skeptical. And then later, the woman accosts her in the parking lot. ![]() When the old woman's pleas fall on deaf ears, she curses Christine. Hoping to impress her boss (David Paymer) and get a promotion, Christine refuses to help an elderly gypsy woman (Lorna Raver) who's about to lose her house. Raimi co-wrote and directed this tale about a bank loan officer, Christine Brown (Alison Lohman), whose eternal soul is threatened with damnation. He's clearly having fun returning to his horror-movie roots - he first attracted attention with the goofy, gory "Evil Dead" films. It will also please longtime fans of filmmaker Sam Raimi, one of the brains behind the "Spider-Man" movies. ![]() While it might not convert any new fans to the genre, it will please those who are looking for something with some genuine scares and jolts, as well as some occasional laughs. "Drag Me to Hell" proves two important points about the horror genre:Ī horror movie can be rated PG-13 and still be scary, and a horror film can be every bit as fun as the big and loud, supposed "popcorn" movies.Īnd make no mistake about it, this modestly budgeted, supernatural thriller is one of the more fun films to come along this year. DRAG ME TO HELL - ★★★ - Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Dileep Rao rated PG-13 (violence, gore, slurs, vulgarity, profanity, nude art) in general release
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