Here Comes Hell Review

Set in the 1930s, the film follows a group of elite socialites who gather at a crumbling manor for a dinner party. There’s the wealthy host Victor, the tennis-playing Teddy, the sharp-tongued Christine, and our relatable "outsider" entry point, Elizabeth. The evening starts with cocktails and caviar but quickly takes a sharp left turn when a seance goes horribly wrong, unleashing a demonic force with a grudge. A Love Letter to the Classics

Here Comes Hell is a "breath of fresh air" for horror fans. It’s a beautifully pure tribute to the genre that manages to be both genuinely unsettling and laugh-out-loud funny. If you’re a fan of indie horror that pushes boundaries while honoring the past, track this one down.

If you ever wondered what would happen if the cast of Downton Abbey took a wrong turn and ended up in the middle of The Evil Dead , look no further. Jack McHenry’s 2019 feature debut, , is the "gory glory" mashup you didn't know you needed. Here Comes Hell

What makes Here Comes Hell so special isn't just the scares—it’s the style.

Despite its "knowingly flimsy" premise, the film succeeds because it never feels like a mean-spirited parody. Instead, it’s an earnest, charming tribute to the directors McHenry loves—names like Hitchcock, Carpenter, and Sam Raimi. Set in the 1930s, the film follows a

Eschewing modern CGI, McHenry opted for puppets, masks, and gallons of real blood, giving the horror a tactile, visceral feel that pays homage to 80s cult classics like Braindead . Why It Works

Check out our other reviews of cult horror classics or dive into more interviews with indie directors making waves in the scene. A Love Letter to the Classics Here Comes

The film is presented in a 4:3 aspect ratio and shot entirely in black-and-white. It uses "old school" tricks like matte paintings and back-projection to mimic the look of golden-age British cinema.