The Wicked Go to Hell
The Wicked Go to Hell

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The Wicked Go to Hell

1955
Movie
93 min
French

Two convicts attempt to escape from prison in a violent tale of deception, survival, and moral ambiguity.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Pierre ChenalGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the desperate and ultimately doomed journey of a group of individuals entangled in a web of crime and moral decay. Set against a gritty urban backdrop, the narrative follows their illicit schemes and the escalating consequences that threaten to consume them.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Wicked Go to Hell' was noted for its dark themes and gritty portrayal of societal underbelly. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it garnered attention within certain circles for its unflinching look at human frailty and the destructive nature of greed and desperation. Critical reception was mixed, with some praising its atmospheric tension and others finding its bleakness overwhelming.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and gritty realism.

  • Criticized for its overwhelmingly bleak and pessimistic outlook.

  • Some found the narrative compelling in its exploration of moral decay.

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Fun Fact

The film's original title in French is 'Le Casse des Blonds', which translates to 'The Blondes' Heist', hinting at a different focus than the English title might suggest.

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John Chard

John Chard

Eva is for Ever. Les salauds vont en enfer (The Bastards Go to Hell) is directed by Robert Hossein and Hossein co-adapts the screenplay with René Wheeler from the Frédéric Dard play. It stars Marina Vlady, Henri Vidal and Serge Reggiani....