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I’ve been a fan of this series for the last few years now. I stumbled upon this movie back in 2018 and am just now writing a review because I really want them to continue making these. I never give a perfect score to a film but this came pretty darn close.
This original, as many say about every film series, is the best out of the series because it was something familiar but fresh. They achieve so much with so little. This movie still gives me the creeps and we just watched it for the 5th time.
The thing about Hell House is that nowhere is safe and everyone is completely helpless to the supernatural goings on. It’s a force of nature you just have to hang on for the ride and experience it. There’s a sinking dread knowing you can’t fight it.
The acting is just believable enough that these are real people really going through these events. The writing is pretty tight with the characters not making too many bad decisions. The best way to put how this is written is it’s a pretty streamline chocolate chip cookie haunted house recipe with a dash of Lovecraftian flare.
I wish this movie got more recognition. It’s a real gem in the found footage/mokumentary/ meta sea of duds.
I’m going to come out and say it. Hitchcock would be proud. The creator of this film series really mastered early on the ability to instill a palpable fear of what you don’t see that is just around the corner or lurking in the shadows.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
11/11/24
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Jason W
Very creative idea and super suspenseful. If you are a fan of Paranormal Activity/Blair Witch type films this is for you. With a documentary style twist, it keeps you hooked.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
11/10/24
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Ed M
Did you like "Blair Witch Project"? Hell House is done in the same documentary style, but is a better film. I'm not saying it's great, but it definitely makes you think, which places it a step above most horror.
Most of us have visited haunted houses before, whereas "Blair Witch" isn't necessarily something to which most can relate. But all of us have had scares in a haunted house. But what if those scares weren't fake?
The acting is acceptable, but there are plot holes. Fortunately, there are sequels which fill in those holes. But I think you already expected that, right?
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
10/31/24
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Justin Ace V
Recommended for big horror fans.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
10/27/24
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Anthony R
Hell House LLC is hands-down the best found-footage film I’ve seen since Paranormal Activity. For me, it nails every essential element a found-footage horror needs: a gripping story, authentic creep factor, and those perfectly timed jump scares that genuinely get under your skin. What’s unique about this one, though, is how it manages to feel fresh in a genre that often rehashes the same tropes.
Horror is subjective; what scares one person might bore another. But Hell House LLC strikes a rare balance by delivering an unsettling atmosphere that feels universal. This movie isn’t about just cheap thrills—it’s about slowly building dread, scene by scene, and making you feel the tension along with the characters. The storyline keeps you glued from the get-go, following a documentary-style retelling of a haunted house attraction gone wrong. What adds to the intensity is that you feel like you’re right there with them, walking those dark halls and catching glimpses of things you’d rather not see.
One of the standout elements is the unsettling presence of that clown in the basement. This clown is nothing like the typical “creepy clown” cliché—it’s completely stationary, yet somehow becomes the most disturbing part of the movie. The scene with the clown is pure nightmare fuel, ramping up the fear without any jump scare, just by existing in the background like it’s always watching. The sheer unease this clown brings is palpable. It’s the kind of fear that lingers because you can’t quite figure out why it’s so terrifying—it’s just a clown standing there, right? But every time it appears, you feel the tension spike. And as the characters pass by, you’re just waiting for it to move, even slightly. This small touch captures that uncanny quality we rarely see in horror, where a simple prop can create suspense on its own.
Considering this film comes from an unknown director, Stephen Cognetti, with a cast of actors who weren’t exactly household names, Hell House LLC is surprisingly effective. The cast delivers such a raw and genuine performance that it’s easy to forget you’re watching a movie at all. The natural reactions, along with that “are we safe, or aren’t we?” vibe, pull you in completely. There’s an honesty to the scares here that many big-budget horrors struggle to capture.
If you’re a fan of the genre and crave that edge-of-your-seat tension that sticks with you, Hell House LLC deserves a watch. It’s proof that horror, when done right, doesn’t need big names or flashy effects—just a well-crafted story, solid direction, and the guts to let the scares speak for themselves. And as for that clown? You’ll find yourself thinking about it long after the credits roll, wondering if you really saw it move, or if it was just your mind playing tricks on you.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/26/24
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motor c
This was one of the biggest letdowns for me this season. As I didn’t see it when it came out it was something my fiancé had not seen yet either. The plot unfolded EXCEPTIONALLY slow as well as being predictable most of the way thru. It was just interesting enough to not turn off on a Tuesday night. I kept hoping that it would redeem itself as a film in the ending moments, but yet again, I was let down in that aspect as well.
I’d like to consider myself well versed in film (we all would right🤣) and I’ve come to RT for advice via reviews for some years now and I was let down enough on this one to open an account and actually write my first review.
If your looking for a scary movie this ain’t it!!👎
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Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars
10/23/24
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