Drag Me to Hell is a 2009 U.S. horror film written and directed by Sam Raimi and co-written by his older brother Ivan Raimi. It stars Alison Lohman, Justin Long and Lorna Raver. The film stands as a return to Sam Raimi's horror roots, as he had previously earned acclaim for his cult horror series The Evil Dead, which launched his career, before leaving the genre with films such as A Simple Plan and the Spider-Man trilogy. The film circulates around Los Angeles loan officer Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) and her refusal to extend a loan for Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) in order to impress her boss. In retaliation, Ganush places a curse on Christine, making her life a living hell. The movie also pays a tribute to 1980s Universal horror films as it shows a vintage opening logo from the decade and the "Ask for Babs" Universal tour title card.