Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival
Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival

Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival

2016Movie97 minEnglish

Lucifer incites Heaven’s wrath by dispatching train cars of condemned souls a-crashin’ through the pearly gates. As God plots to put an end to the rebellious deeds, a fable is told, and the midway gets set for a fateful reunion between God’s Agent and Hell’s Painted Doll, promising to make sinner and saint alike scream Alleluia!

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users78%
Director: Darren Lynn BousmanGenres: Musical, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

The Devil's Carnival is back with a vengeance in 'Alleluia!' The story picks up with Lucifer's kingdom in disarray. A disillusioned young woman named Mosh is drawn into the carnival's dangerous world, seeking answers and a way out of her despair. She becomes entangled in a struggle between the forces of good and evil, embodied by the enigmatic characters of the carnival.

Critical Reception

Alleluia! The Devil's Carnival garnered mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its unique blend of horror and musical elements and its visual flair. However, others found the narrative disjointed and the tone overly chaotic, leading to a polarizing reception among audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with a commitment to its bizarre aesthetic.
  • The musical numbers and horror elements create a unique, albeit occasionally overwhelming, experience.
  • Plot and character development often take a backseat to the spectacle.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's distinctive style and musical numbers, finding it a captivating and memorable, if unconventional, cinematic experience. Some viewers noted that the plot could be confusing at times, but the overall artistic vision was well-received.

Fun Fact

The film was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, demonstrating strong fan support for the 'The Devil's Carnival' franchise.

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Wiccaburr

Wiccaburr

Unlike the first movie called <I>The Devil's Carnival</I>, this movie is longer in length and has more well known stars in this. However, this movie is like the first one. In fact, it is a continuation of the story so if you didn't like ...
Gimly

Gimly

Lot's of incredible designs, costumes, concepts, etc. Unfortunately, the A-story is not all that compelling. Watchable, but does not deliver what fans had been hoping for over the long 5 year wait since the original. _Final rating:★★½ - ...