Hell and Back
La Pampa, Argentina. María, a teacher in a small town who is about to become a mother, decides to leave her violent husband to raise her child in a better place. A small incident triggers the beginning of her journey through the hostile desert.
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Plot Summary
Two best friends embark on a bizarre and hellish journey when they discover that one of them has been accidentally sent to Hell after his virginity is taken. To rescue their friend, they must navigate the infernal landscapes and confront demons, all while trying to maintain their sanity and escape with their lives.
Critical Reception
Hell and Back is a quirky, genre-bending horror-comedy that garnered a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its unique premise, dark humor, and ambitious visual style, others found its narrative disjointed and its attempts at blending horror and comedy uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its bold visual aesthetic and darkly comedic moments.
- Criticized for its uneven pacing and a story that doesn't fully capitalize on its premise.
- Seen as an ambitious but flawed attempt at a unique horror-comedy.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the film's originality and dark humor, while others found it too strange and lacking in coherence.
Fun Fact
The film was co-directed by the duo Navot Papushado and Aharon Keshales, who previously gained attention for their Israeli horror-thriller "ABCs of Death 2" segment "Inside the Box" and the film "Big Bad Wolves."
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