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Terror stalks viewers weeks after watching Netflix horror film 'Hellhole'

Netflix’s Polish movie ‘Hellhole’ is a terrific masterpiece of horror that is rattling around in viewers' brains, weeks after watching it

Mild spoilers ahead for 'Hellhole'

LEGNICA, POLAND: If you’re looking for a terrifying yet thought-provoking horror drama, Netflix's ‘Hellhole’ is it. The movie will make your head spin with dark truths, investigations of mysterious disappearances, and exorcisms. Directed by the creator of ‘Nobody Sleeps in the Woods Tonight,’ Bartosz M Kowalski has given horror fans a great and unforgettable movie.

‘Hellhole’ is set within the broad context of reincarnation and how every living thing eventually dies. The acting is top-notch, featuring a talented cast of Polish actors such as Piotr Zurawski as Marek, Malwina Dubowska as Blonde, Olaf Lubaszenko as Prior Andrzej, Sebastian Stankiewicz as Monk Piotr, Lech Dyblik as Monk Antoni, Wojciech Niemczyk as Militiaman and others.

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Why is 'Hellhole' so creepy?

‘Hellhole’ has some disturbing violence and gore. Its depressing and graphic content can be unsettling for the viewers. The atmosphere of the movie is eerie as the filming of the movie takes place within the confines of a secluded church. Moreover, the movie explores themes of exorcism, killing, trauma, demonic rituals, and evil portrayed by women, young children, and priests. Such challenging visuals relies on shock value and will undoubtedly creep viewers out because they are so well filmed.

'This movie on Netflix is absolutely NUTS'

The horrifying scenes of ‘Hellhole’ has left viewers frightened and taken aback by its gore and visual horror. Social media users described in their reviews how the movie has a ‘disturbing plot’. A Twitter user wrote, “Ok I love how after part 1 I was like 'what’s the point of demonic possession, wouldn’t that just cement the belief in god further' and then the second half dropped 'the devil sits at the right hand of god, and they have an agreement' same wavelength.” Another user wrote, “Watch Hellhole on Netflix. Slow burner but what an ending! Partner couldn't last though it, it was too gross.” “This movie #Hellhole on Netflix is absolutely NUTS,” said another viewer.

Another viewer added, “It’s been over two weeks since I’ve watched Hellhole on Netflix, and it’s stuck in my brain!” A horror movie fan critic added, “Hellhole (2020) on Netflix this one was interesting, kept my attention all the way to its very dark and cryptic ending. Pretty Good One.” Another user posted, “Hellhole on Netflix is actually scary af.”

What is 'Hellhole' all about?

‘Hellhole’ is a horror drama film that revolves around the series of mysterious disappearances investigated by a police officer. The movie is set in 1987 in a monastery in Lower Silesia, Poland. The monks at the church perform sinister activities for the possessed. As the officer invade the monastery, he uncovers the dark truth about the holy orders of the church. The movie reminds of '80s classic horror with ominous and gruesome atmosphere.