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 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
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 Despite its "knowingly flimsy" premise, the film succeeds
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. There’s the wealthy host Victor, the tennis-playing Teddy,