Drag Me to Hell Marks 16 Years with New Concept Art
Alison Lohman revisits Sam Raimi’s horror classic online, unveiling unseen event sketches
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Flashback To Cannes 2009
Sixteen years ago this week, Sam Raimi’s supernatural horror comedy Drag Me to Hell had its world premiere at the Festival de Cannes. The film, which follows bank loan officer Christine Brown—played by Alison Lohman—as she battles an ancient curse, opened to enthusiastic festival audiences on May 20, 2009. Critics praised Raimi’s signature blend of gore and slapstick, and Lohman’s grounded performance quickly won her a new generation of horror fans.
Inside The Concept Art
To mark the anniversary, Alison Lohman took to Instagram with a series of concept art images from the film’s early design phase. From moody charcoal sketches of Christine confronting a tarantula demon to vivid watercolor renderings of the film’s iconic antique chair, each piece reveals Raimi’s playful yet unsettling vision.
The first image shows a rough pencil drawing of Christine recoiling as shadowy forms swirl at her feet. The next frames spotlight elaborate creature designs—fanged masks and skeletal hands—that hint at the practical effects work Raimi is known for. In another shot, color studies map out the film’s palette of muddy browns and sickly greens, underscoring the story’s descent into the supernatural.
Lohman captioned the post, “16 years ago today #DragMeToHell Premiered at #CannesFilmFestival. Take a look at the concept art 🔥 #SamRaimi #FestivalDeCannes,” giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at one of the decade’s most memorable horror releases.
Alison Lohman Looks Back
Since Drag Me to Hell, Lohman has stepped away from major studio films to focus on her family and boutique acting workshops. In a recent Instagram post promoting her spring coaching sessions, she included Drag Me to Hell alongside credits like Matchstick Men and White Oleander—proof that the movie remains a defining milestone in her career.
On Wikipedia, Lohman’s breakout role in Drag Me to Hell is credited with cementing her status in Hollywood. Born in Palm Springs in 1979, she began acting on stage before earning roles opposite Nicolas Cage (Matchstick Men) and Anjelica Huston (White Oleander). Her Cannes appearance marked a high point, combining her dramatic chops with Raimi’s playful horror style.
Today’s concept art release has reignited fan discussions online, with horror communities praising the fresh visuals. It’s a reminder that even after 16 years, Drag Me to Hell continues to thrill and inspire—and that these early sketches helped shape a modern cult classic.
Sixteen years on, Sam Raimi’s film retains its blend of comedy and terror, and Alison Lohman’s shared designs underscore why it left such a lasting mark on the genre.
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