See you in Hell

Like the Possessed, we worked hard to get Double Fearture Season 6 off the ground, and with the quasi-possessed, we say goodbye until next season. The esteemed BRUGGGORE guests have already noticed that neither POSSESSION nor DRAG ME TO HELL is really about the possession. But you have to start a text somehow.

‍Andrzej Zulawski's POSSESSION (1981) is psychological horror that deals with topics such as loss of identity, relationship problems, and paranoia. The couple Anna (Isabelle Adjani) and Mark (Sam Neill) live in divided Berlin during the Cold War. After Anna wants a divorce, her behavior begins to change, becoming increasingly aggressive and unpredictable. Jealousy, suspicion, and a dark secret are beginning to reveal themselves. Anyone who knows Zulawski's other works, such as ON THE SILVER GLOBE (NA SREBRNYM GLOBIE, 1988) or DIAGEL (1972), knows that you can't expect a Hollywood horror film here. In return, a profound, artfully staged and gripping drama with a great cast and yet some surprisingly monstrous moments.

Compared to POSSESSION, DRAG ME TO HELL (2009) is an enjoyable popcorn cinema and horror master Sam Raimi is at his best. In order to take the next step in her career, ambitious bank employee Christine must take tougher action. She refuses to give an old woman a loan and thus takes her home. This doesn't go down well with her. Without further ado, Christine is cursed by the old woman and is supposed to be dragged to hell by a demon within three days. The demon hunt, jump scares, moments of disgust and the search for the answer to the decisive question can start: How do you manage not to end up in hell as a bank employee?