Hellions

On Halloween night, a pregnant teenager named Dora is targeted by three mysterious figures in masks. As the night progresses, these figures, along with others, infiltrate her home, attempting to harm her and her unborn child. Dora must find a way to survive the escalating horror and protect herself and her baby from the relentless assailants.

Hellions received generally negative reviews from critics, who often found its plot confusing and its scares uninspired. While some appreciated its atmospheric dread and surreal imagery, the majority felt it failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying horror experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it slow-paced and underdeveloped.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and occasional striking visuals.
• Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of genuine scares.
• Seen as an ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful attempt at surreal horror.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Hellions are mixed, with many finding the film's slow burn and visual style intriguing, but others were disappointed by its lack of clear narrative and payoff, feeling it was more confusing than frightening.

The film premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, as part of the Midnight Madness program.