Hell House (2002): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Hell House is a 2002 documentary directed by George Ratliff. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $18,279 worldwide. Critics gave it 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- George Ratliff
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Seventh Art Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hell House About?
The premise of Hell House without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by a desire for excitement and a quest for the truth, a television host investigates a dilapidated hotel with a dark and unsettling history. As he explores the decaying structure, he hopes to reveal the source of its sinister reputation. However, he soon finds himself facing a terrifying presence and must confront the possibility of becoming another casualty of the hotel's ghostly power.
Hell House Themes & Keywords
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- audition
- assemblies of god
- cerebral palsy
- single father
- hell
- haunted house attraction
- religious
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- single parent
- zealot
- scare tactic
- religious fanatic
- cult
- christian
- family abandonment
- evangelical christianity
- extramarital affair
- pentecostalism
- halloween
- domestic abuse
- drugs
- high school
- rave
- aids
- wrestling
- drunk driving
- rape
- christianity
- abortion
- suicide
- first date
- gay stereotype
- prayer
- seizure
- homosexuality
- amateur theater
- occult
- anti abortion
- speaking in tongues
Where to Watch Hell House
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Hell House
Directed by George Ratliff.
- Director George Ratliff
Hell House Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hell House 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 14% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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Hell House Plot Summary
What happens in Hell House from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The cinematic investigation dives deep into a gritty documentary that scrutinizes a haunting tragedy at the long-abandoned Abaddon Hotel in Rockland County, New York. Originally transformed into a haunted house attraction for Halloween, this dark site witnessed the harrowing demise of 15 individuals, comprising both attendees and employees. The authorities attributed these tragic events to an “unidentified malfunction.” Guided by producer Diane Graves, the documentary crew embarks on a fascinating yet chilling journey to unravel the mystery, unearthing whispers of supernatural forces linked to the calamity.
Full summary
The whole story of Hell House, scene by scene
Hell House Box Office
Hell House grossed $18,279 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.3K
- US & Canada
- $18.3K
Hell House Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hell House.
How Well Do You Know Hell House?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What tragic event is the documentary investigating?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hell House LLC, The Legend of Hell House and Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor.
Hell House FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hell House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hell House?
Hell House runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Hell House released?
Hell House was released on November 15, 2002.
Who directed Hell House?
Hell House was directed by George Ratliff.
More films by George Ratliff Where can I watch Hell House?
In the US, Hell House is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Hell House make at the box office?
Hell House grossed $18,279 worldwide.
How is Hell House rated?
Hell House has 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Hell House have a post-credit scene?
No. Hell House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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