Hell House (film)
Appearance
Hell House | |
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Directed by | George Ratliff |
Produced by | Devorah DeVries |
Starring | Trinity Church Youth Group |
Cinematography | Jawad Metni |
Edited by | Michael LaHaie |
Music by | Bubba and Matt Kadane |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 min |
Hell House is a 2001 documentary that was directed by George Ratliff that focuses on the idea of a hell house, a Christian-themed haunted attraction, in Cedar Hill, Texas. The film follows the youth group of the Cedar Hill Trinity Church, documenting the work involved in creating the hell house, the performances themselves, and the personal lives of some of the participants.[1]
Reception
The film currently holds a rating of 94% "certified fresh" on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes based on 34 reviews.[2] A reviewer for the New York Times praised Ratliff for "wisely [rejecting] the temptation to make fun of his subjects, most of whom seem to believe sincerely that they are doing the work of God".[3]
References
- ^ "'Hell House': Film Depicts a Church That Wants to Scare the Hell out of You". NPR. 17 August 2002. Retrieved 21 April 2010.
- ^ "Hell House". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ^ "FILM IN REVIEW; 'Hell House". NY Times. Retrieved 13 April 2013.