Hell Fest
Hell Fest

Movie spotlight

Hell Fest

2018
Movie
89 min
English

On Halloween night at a horror theme park, a costumed killer begins slaying innocent patrons who believe that it's all part of the festivities.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users63%
Director: Tory KittlesGenres: Horror, Slasher, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends visits a "Hell Fest" horror-themed amusement park, unaware that a real-life serial killer has begun stalking them. As the night progresses, the friends find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations, mistaking the killer's violent acts for part of the park's elaborate attractions. They must fight for survival amidst the chaos and terrifying illusions of the park.

Critical Reception

Hell Fest received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its effective jump scares and atmosphere, while others found the plot predictable and the characters underdeveloped. Audiences generally responded more positively, appreciating its straightforward approach to the slasher genre and its effective use of a theme park setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense scares and atmospheric setting.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and thin character development.

  • Effective in delivering traditional slasher thrills.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and effective scares, with many finding it a fun and engaging horror experience. Some viewers noted that while the plot wasn't groundbreaking, the film delivered on its promise of a thrilling slasher flick set in a unique environment.

Fun Fact

The film was shot at an actual amusement park in Atlanta, Georgia, which was closed for the season, allowing the production to utilize the park's authentic atmosphere and attractions.

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2 reviews
Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Traditional slasher at a carnival_** Three college-age couples go to a horror theme park near Cincinnati during the Halloween season, but the scary fun turns to actual horror when they discern that a real murderer is on the loose at t...

Gimly

Gimly

I've seen a similar sort of thing done where it was the carnival-folk themselves who were murderers, and I have seen that thing done, a lot. So it was quite a nice surprise to see it just be a single dude who rocks up to somebody else's Hal...