I had been a huge fan of the Hell House LLC series since I stumbled across the first instalment on Shudder during a lazy weekend a few years ago. I often question whether I should cancel my subscription to the streaming platform that’s dedicated to horror and save a few pounds each month, but then there’s always one film that draws me back in.
The first Hell House LLC, released in 2015, was that rare gem and my only regret is that I didn’t discover it sooner.
It had everything I love watching in horror: A group of friends who make silly yet entertaining decisions; a seriously creepy venue like a haunted house; or, in this case, an abandoned hotel and clowns.
I actually have a genuine fear of clowns so the fact that I love films like Hell House and Terrifier will always be a mystery to me.
When I realised Hell House LLC was also found footage, I could not grab my snacks and press play fast enough. And just like that, I was gripped...
Hell House LLC Origins is a return to form of sorts for the Hell House franchise. The first one was excellent, the second and third releases were mediocre. Origins adds a nice spin on the original Hell house formula.