Drag Me to Hell

Drag Me to Hell

Year: 2009

Runtime: 99 min

Language: English

Director: Sam Raimi

Budget: $30M

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While working as a loan officer in Los Angeles, Christine Brown denies a woman an extension on her home loan, incurring a terrifying curse. Soon, she finds herself tormented by increasingly disturbing events, seemingly designed to drive her to madness. As the curse intensifies, Christine desperately seeks a way to break free from the malevolent forces pursuing her, and must confront the terrifying consequences of her actions.

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1

Young Couple Seeks Help

In Pasadena, California, in the year 1969, a young Mexican couple seeks the assistance of medium Shaun San Dena. Their urgency stems from their son having stolen jewelry from a group of Gypsies, leading to him being haunted by horrific visions.

1969 Pasadena, California
2

The Seance Gone Wrong

During a tense seance, medium Shaun San Dena witnesses a horrifying event as the couple's son is violently hurled from a balcony by an invisible force. This shocking incident signifies the presence of a malevolent demon and solidifies San Dena's vow to confront it in the future.

3

Christine's Ambition

Fast forward forty years, we meet Christine Brown, a dedicated loan officer aiming to secure a promotion at her bank. Competing against her new colleague, Stu Rubin, she is driven to make choices that could affect her career and life.

4

The Encounter with Mrs. Ganush

When Mrs. Ganush, an elderly gypsy woman, pleads for a mortgage extension, Christine makes the critical decision to deny her request. In an impulsive act, Christine shoves Mrs. Ganush away, unintentionally triggering a terrifying curse that will haunt her.

5

The Curse Takes Hold

After her confrontation with Mrs. Ganush, Christine begins experiencing a series of bizarre and terrifying encounters. The unsettling events escalate, and Christine realizes she is being relentlessly pursued by an ancient demon due to the curse laid upon her.

6

Seeking Answers

Desperate for help, Christine consults fortune teller Rham Jas, who reveals the identity of her tormentor—the Lamia—and the curse instigated by Mrs. Ganush. Armed with this knowledge, Christine realizes she must confront her fears if she hopes to survive.

7

A Gruesome Funeral Visitation

In a chilling turn of events, Christine attends Mrs. Ganush's funeral, only for the occasion to devolve into horror. The encounter leaves Christine drenched in embalming fluid, deepening her sense of dread and urgency about her safety.

8

Desperate Measures

Amid the terrifying events, Christine organizes a seance with Shaun San Dena, hoping to find a way to rid herself of the Lamia. Unfortunately, her plans are thwarted when the demon reveals its dark intentions—to claim Christine's soul.

9

Clashing with the Demon

Christine navigates a turbulent relationship with her boyfriend, Clay, getting closer to uncovering the truth about the curse and the Lamia. A bizarre dinner with Clay's family and unnerving encounters with the demon further escalate the tension in her life.

10

The Proposal and the Slip

Just when a glimmer of hope appears with Clay's unexpected proposal, Christine faces a tragic blunder. She inadvertently drops the cursed button in Clay's possession, sealing her fate and setting off a chain of dire consequences.

11

The Frantic Offering

In a desperate bid to break the curse, Christine attempts to bury it with a formal offering to Mrs. Ganush at a train station. However, this frantic effort unravels disastrously, leading to an unexpected encounter with the Lamia.

Train Station
12

The Final Confrontation

As Clay prepares to propose amidst the chaos, Christine uncovers the horrifying truth that seals her doom. The Lamia finally reveals its full strength, leading to a tragic climax where Christine is pulled into Hell right in front of Clay.

Train Station
13

An Indelible Mark

With Christine's ultimate downfall at the hands of the Lamia, Clay is left shattered and helpless, witnessing the love of his life being consumed in horror. This tragic encounter leaves an unerasable impact on their love story.

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