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Hell House (2002)
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Reviews Counted:33
Fresh:31
Rotten:2
Average Rating:7.5/10
Consensus: A fascinating, even-handed account of Hell Houses.
Theatrical Release:Nov 15, 2002 Limited
Synopsis: George Ratliff's stirring documentary sheds light on one of late-20th Century America's most confounding creations, the Hell House. Providing a bizarre twist on the traditional haunted house... [More]
Director: George Ratliff
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12/06/05
By focusing on the basic decency of these people [Ratliffe] exquisitely captures the irony of a community at odds with its god’s message of unconditional love.
04/05/03
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11/18/02
The Trinity Assembly approaches the endeavor with a shocking lack of irony, and George Ratliff’s documentary, Hell House, reflects their earnestness — which makes for a terrifying film.
10/18/02
As a director, Mr. Ratliff wisely rejects the temptation to make fun of his subjects.
11/14/02
Top CriticThis is more fascinating -- being real -- than anything seen on Jerry Springer.
10/29/02
It is to director George Ratliff's credit that he refuses to exploit the Trinity folks or depict them as freaks.
10/31/02
Lookin' for sin, American-style? Try Hell House, which documents the cautionary Christian spook-a-rama of the same name.
11/12/02
Top CriticNo review available.
02/18/07
Presents a group of very sincere, very dedicated individuals who try to bring God into people's lives in a way that is controversial, often bizarre and never less than fascinating in what it says about modern conceptions of sin and salvation.
05/14/02
I encourage everyone to watch it and discuss the difference between Christ's ministry and the 'ministry' of these high-pressure gospel salesmen.
01/15/05
Ratliff’s two previous titles, Plutonium Circus and Purgatory County show his penchant for wry, contentious configurations, and this film is part of that delicate canon.
11/14/02
Preaches to two completely different choirs at the same time, which is a pretty amazing accomplishment.
10/02/02
A candid and often fascinating documentary about a Pentecostal church in Dallas that assembles an elaborate haunted house each year to scare teenagers into attending services.
05/24/02
It's up to you to decide whether to admire these people's dedication to their cause or be repelled by their dogmatism, manipulativeness and narrow, fearful view of American life.
03/10/03
Perhaps it is as Albert Einstein said, 'Before God we are all equally wise – and equally foolish.'
05/25/03
[An] absorbing documentary.
05/24/02
Often hilarious, well-shot and, importantly, entertaining, Hell House is a fascinating document of an event that has to be seen to be believed.
10/25/02
Despite what anyone believes about the goal of its makers, the show ... represents a spectacular piece of theater, and there's no denying the talent of the creative forces behind it.
11/19/02
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