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Raising Hell
An incumbant governor, facing possible indictment for racketeering and steadily slipping numbers in the polls, sets upon ensuring the upcoming election. Using an object of religious might, the Keys of Solomon, he compels a demon to eliminate all those who oppose him. Lost for centuries, they have been the most sought artifacts by the church, since the Ark of the Covenant. The Jesuits, the defenders of the faith, have been entrusted with the task of reattaining these prized possessions.........at any cost. Caught in his wake of bloodshed is Zack Alder, a press representative for the governor. He, with the help of officer Lynn Russell, races against time to learn the truth and ultimately stop the governor from achieving his political resolve.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a road trip to a concert find themselves stranded in a desolate town after their car breaks down. They soon discover that the town's inhabitants are cannibals who prey on unsuspecting travelers. As they try to survive the night, they must confront the terrifying reality of becoming the next meal.
Critical Reception
Raising Hell, also known as 'Wrong Turn', received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative plot, excessive gore, and lack of originality. However, it garnered a cult following among horror fans for its suspenseful atmosphere and slasher elements, leading to multiple sequels.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense chase sequences and suspenseful moments.
Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on gore.
Seen as a competent, albeit unoriginal, entry in the slasher subgenre.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a suspenseful and gory horror flick that delivered on scares, though many noted its similarities to other films in the genre. Some enjoyed the tension and the practical effects, while others found the characters and plot to be underdeveloped.
Fun Fact
The film's setting in West Virginia is fictional; most of the filming actually took place in the mountains of North Carolina.
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