Sam Raimi is one of the biggest directors in Hollywood today, his movies spanning numerous genres, including horror. The filmmaker broke into the genre in the ‘80s with the Evil Dead series, his directing throughout the franchise’s first three films opening doors for later blockbusters in other genres. Raimi returned to horror in 2009 for a massively underappreciated movie that remains one of his best, and it just joined Peacock’s September streaming lineup – but be warned, the ending isn’t for the faint of heart.
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Peacock subscribers looking for a frightfully good time can now stream Raimi’s supernatural horror film Drag Me to Hell. The movie, which started streaming on the NBCUniversal platform on September 1st, stars Alison Lohman as a loan officer whose seemingly perfect life is upended when she becomes the victim of an evil curse after evicting an older woman, leaving her with just three days to lift the curse before she is plunged into Hell. Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Dileep Rao, David Paymer, and Adriana Barraza also star.
Why You Should Watch Drag Me to Hell
When you hear Raimi and horror, Evil Dead comes to mind, but Drag Me to Hell, which the filmmaker directed and co-wrote, makes a solid case for being one of his best horror movies. The film marked Raimi’s return to the horror genre following his five-year stint heading the original Spider-Man trilogy, and it showcases the filmmaker at his best as a horror director. Raimi presents a compelling and entertaining horror story that puts a spotlight on his signature and chaotic blend of genuine scares with horror and dark humor. Featuring growing suspense, plenty of twists, gross-out gore, and a great and memorable ending, Drag Me to Hell is an absolute rollercoaster ride from beginning to end.
An underrated gem that absolutely deserves a view this Halloween season, the movie was a critical and commercial success during its original release, but has largely fallen out of discussion in recent years, overshadowed by Raimi’s more recent works. Drag Me to Hell r holds a “Certified Fresh” Rotten Tomatoes critics score of 92%. The movie is praised as a “frightening, hilarious, delightfully campy thrill ride.” The movie was also well-loved by audiences and holds a 62% Popcornmeter rating. The movie ultimately grossed $90.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget and won the Saturn Award for Best Horror Film. There has been some chatter about a potential sequel, though nothing concrete has come of those comments.
Other Horror Movies Now on Peacock
Dozens of horror titles have started streaming on Peacock as part of the streamer’s September 2025 lineup, and Drag Me to Hell is just one of them. Peacock subscribers browsing the streamer’s horror lineup can now watch other terrifying titles such as The Birds, The Creature Walks Among Us, Cult of Chucky, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Haunting in Connecticut, and The Sixth Sense.
That’s not all, because Peacock is doubling down on the scares this Halloween season. The streamer has already released the list of horror titles set to arrive in October 2025, a month that will see everything from Krampus to The Purge join the streaming catalog on October 1st. Other exciting upcoming additions include the first three Scream movies, The Wolf Man (1941), and Edward Scissorhands.
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