3 from Hell
3 from Hell

3 from Hell

2019Movie115 minEnglish

After barely surviving a furious shootout with the police, Baby Firefly, Otis Driftwood and Captain Spaulding are behind bars. But pure evil cannot be contained. Teaming up with Otis’ half-brother Winslow, the demented Firefly clan escape to unleash a whole new wave of murder, madness and mayhem.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic36/100
Google Users60%
Director: Rob ZombieGenres: Horror, Western, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following the events of 'The Devil's Rejects', three unrepentant killers, Baby Firefly, her brother Otis, and their associate "Captain Spaulding", are believed to have died in a shootout. However, they miraculously survive and continue their violent spree, embarking on a bloody cross-country revenge mission. The film explores their descent into further madness and brutality as they confront their past and sow terror.

Critical Reception

3 from Hell received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding it gratuitously violent and lacking the narrative coherence or style of its predecessors. While some appreciated its unapologetic gore and continuation of Rob Zombie's distinct aesthetic, most critics felt it was an unnecessary and often tedious addition to the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is relentlessly violent and disturbing, which may appeal to fans of extreme horror.
  • Many critics found the plot convoluted and the characters unlikeable without much development.
  • It is often described as a love-it-or-hate-it film, typical of Rob Zombie's polarizing style.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with many appreciating the gore and the return of the iconic Firefly clan. However, a significant portion found the film excessively violent and lacking in plot, with some expressing disappointment in the character portrayals.

Fun Fact

Sid Haig, who reprised his role as Captain Spaulding, was initially intended to have a larger role, but due to health issues, his screen time was significantly reduced and his scenes were primarily shot by his daughter, who also filled in for him during reshoots.

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Gimly

Gimly

Fans have been waiting for a _Devil's Rejects_ sequel for a very long time. Well _3 From Hell_ is finally here and it's... a bit of a letdown. Not **bad**! But, after such a great second installment, and such a wait, just... a bit of a letd...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

Whether the ultimate failure of ‘3 From Hell’ lies in a troubled production or creative exhaustion on the part of Rob Zombie, this shambling revenant of a film is something that might only be appreciated by the most indiscriminate midnight-...