Jimmy idolizes bootlegger Matt, and when he refuses to implicate his friend, he is sent to reform school. He befriends Shorty, a boy with a heart condition, and escapes to let the world know about the brutal conditions.
If you have a soft spot for movies where the walls feel like they’re closing in, Hell’s House is worth a look. It’s not exactly a feel-good romp, and if you’re looking for polished cinematography or high-budget sets, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want to see a story that doesn't care about being polite, this hi...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Howard Higgin
Edward LeSaint
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"If you have a soft spot for movies where the walls feel like they’re closing in, Hell’s House is worth a look. It’s not exactly a feel-good romp, and if you’re looking for polished cinematography or high-budget sets, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want to see a story that doesn't care about being polite, this hits the spot. The whole thing kicks off with Jimmy getting the short end of the stick. He’s just a kid who picked the wrong idol in Matt, and suddenly he’s locked in a place that m..."
Paul Gangelin, B. Harrison Orkow, Howard Higgin
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