Hellions (film)
| Hellions | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bruce McDonald |
| Written by | Pascal Trottier[1] |
| Produced by | Paul Lenart Frank Siracusa |
| Starring | Chloe Rose Robert Patrick Rossif Sutherland Rachel Wilson Luke Bilyk Peter DaCunha |
| Cinematography | Norayr Kasper |
| Edited by | Duff Smith |
| Music by | Todor Kobakov Ian LeFeuvre |
| Distributed by | IFC Midnight |
Release dates | 25 January 2015 (Sundance Film Festival) 18 September 2015 (United States) 25 September 2015 (Canada) |
Running time | 81 minutes |
| Language | English |
Hellions is a 2015 Canadian horror film directed by Bruce McDonald, written by Pascal Trottier and starring Chloe Rose. The film was an official selection of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival lineup and also screened at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[2]
Plot
Dora (Chloe Rose) is an average teenager who just wants to have fun and get high with her boyfriend, Jace (Luke Bilyk), the day of Halloween. She is stunned when her doctor, Henry (Rossif Sutherland), tells her that she is four weeks pregnant, something she says should not be possible. Distraught, Dora goes home to wait for Jace to pick her up for a Halloween party while her mother (Rachel Wilson) takes her younger brother, Remi (Peter DaCunha), trick or treating. But before her boyfriend can pick her up, Dora is visited by several children in strange costumes. Their presence is increasingly threatening, culminating with one carrying the severed head of Jace in a bag. Dora must fight the monstrous children, who want her unborn child, a feat made more difficult by the fact that her pregnancy is progressing at a very fast and unnatural pace.
Cast
- Chloe Rose as Dora Vogel
- Robert Patrick as Mike Corman
- Rossif Sutherland as Dr. Henry
- Rachel Wilson as Kate Vogel
- Luke Bilyk as Jace
- Peter DaCunha as Remi Vogel
Reception
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The Hollywood Reporter and Indiewire criticized both the film and its direction. The reviewers felt that although Hellions showed promise, it ultimately did not live up to its potential.[3][4] The AV Club named it #3 on its list of 20 worst movies of 2015.[5] At the same time, horror websites such as Shock Till You Drop and Bloody Disgusting reviewed it favorably and both outlets praised the film for its imagery and cinematic inventiveness.[6][7] RogerEbert.com also commended the film, calling it a "perfect, light midnight movie"[8] that despite its shortcomings "gets the job done".[8]
The BluRay release of Hellions was called a "must-add" to everybody's October watch list by Bloody Disgusting.[9]
References
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (1 November 2013). "Chloe Rose Hooks Lead Bruce McDonald 'Hellions'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Chang, Justin (4 December 2014). "Sundance Film Festival Unveils 2015 Midnight, Spotlight, New Frontier Titles". Variety. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Taylor, Drew. "Sundance Review:Bruce McDonald's Unconvincing Halloween Horror 'Hellions'". Indiewire. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ DeFore, John. "'Hellions': Sundance Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "The 20 Worst Films of 2015". AV Club. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ "Topel, Fred. [Review] Halloween Horror "Hellions" is Unsettling, Not Terrifying". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ Zimmerman, Samuel. "Sundance Review: Hellions". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ a b Abrams, Simon. "Review Hellions". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ Coffel, Chris "[Blu-ray Review] 'Hellions' is a Must-Add to Your October Watch List - Bloody Disgusting!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
External links
- Official website
- The World of Hellions Mobile App Official website
- Hellions at Internet Movie Database