Hell Night
Hell Night

Hell Night

1981Movie101 minEnglish

As an initiation rite into Alpha Sigma Rho fraternity, four pledges must spend a night in Garth Manor, twelve years to the day after the previous resident murdered his entire family.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users75%
Director: Tom DeSimoneGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

A group of college students is forced to spend a night in a notoriously haunted mansion as part of a fraternity hazing ritual. As darkness falls, they soon discover that the terrifying legends surrounding the house are all too real, and they become the targets of a deranged killer lurking within its walls. Trapped and with no escape, they must fight for their lives against the malevolent forces that inhabit the estate.

Critical Reception

Hell Night was a modest success upon its release, appreciated by fans of the slasher genre for its atmospheric tension and effective scares. While not critically lauded, it has gained a cult following over the years for its straightforward horror elements and its prominent lead actress, Linda Blair. Audience reception has generally been positive for its B-movie charm and its place within 1980s horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and classic slasher elements.
  • Linda Blair's performance is often highlighted as a strong point.
  • Criticized by some for its predictable plot but appreciated by genre fans.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Hell Night' to be an enjoyable and spooky slasher film from the 80s, appreciating its scares and Linda Blair's presence, though some noted its conventional storyline.

Fun Fact

The iconic, creepy-looking mansion used in the film is the Griffith Park Boys' Camp, which has been used in numerous other productions.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Early 80s slasher in a gothic manor with Linda Blair**_ Four pledges at a Southern Cal university have to spend the night at an infamous deserted mansion. As the other students try to scare them they learn that the horrific legends ab...