Hellarious
Introducing Hellarious: a once-in-a-lifetime feature collection that brings together seven of the most legendary horror comedy shorts ever made. The stories, from some of the world’s best genre filmmakers, feature a hilarious menagerie of zombie wives, amateur satanists, reverse werewolves, cannibal lunch ladies and more -- along with gust-busting gags, gross-outs and gore. Included in Hellarious: Lunch Ladies by Clarissa Jacobson and J.M. Logan, Horrific by Robert Boocheck (ABCs of Death 2), Death Metal by Chris McInroy, Born Again and ‘Til Death by Jason Tostevin and Randall Greenland, Killer Kart by James Feeney, and Bitten by Sarah K. Reimers.
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Plot Summary
In this horror-comedy, a group of friends head to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway. Their plans quickly go awry when they discover that a deranged killer with a penchant for theatricality has trapped them. The friends must use their wits and courage to survive the night and escape the killer's deadly games.
Critical Reception
Hellarious received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its uninspired plot and lack of genuine scares. While some appreciated the attempts at dark humor, the film struggled to balance its comedic and horror elements effectively. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks originality and relies on tired horror tropes.
- The humor often falls flat, failing to complement the horror elements.
- A generally forgettable and uninspired horror-comedy.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Hellarious are scarce, with little specific feedback available. Those that exist tend to echo critical sentiments, suggesting a lack of engagement with the film's premise and execution.
Fun Fact
The film was independently produced and had a limited release, contributing to its lower profile and scarcity of detailed critical analysis.
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