Hellbender

Shudder | Release Date (Streaming): February 24, 2022

5.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Ratings

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JLuis_001Mar 1, 2022

Although I found their previous film, The Deeper You Dig , more rewarding, the directors of Hellbender cover their budget disadvantages with a very immersive atmosphere.

The Deeper You Dig wasn't really satisfying for me, but of course I'llAlthough I found their previous film, The Deeper You Dig , more rewarding, the directors of Hellbender cover their budget disadvantages with a very immersive atmosphere.

The Deeper You Dig wasn't really satisfying for me, but of course I'll give it credit for what it does well, mostly because I like it when directors work and exploit their resources with an ingenuity that doesn't seek to satisfy those looking for the cheap scares they've become accustomed to with too many Blumhouse films.… Expand

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BigMalakaMar 21, 2022

Biggest disappointment of a movie in recent memory. Incomprehensible that this movie garnered such high scores. You've been warned.

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OlivierPielMar 2, 2022

It's a "small" movie, in budget and scope. It compensates a stereotypical script and characters by focusing on an inventive photography and an unpretentious and salient editing, which really complements nicely the "earthy", "mineral" tone ofIt's a "small" movie, in budget and scope. It compensates a stereotypical script and characters by focusing on an inventive photography and an unpretentious and salient editing, which really complements nicely the "earthy", "mineral" tone of the film. A very refreshing, non-hollywoodian acting is also a big plus.
If I could compare it to a wine, it would be one of those that are restricted in complexity and palate but packing a punch and doing well what they are supposed to do.… Expand

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whelo13Aug 11, 2022

The word to best describe the film would be cringeworthy. The teams previous film The deeper you dig was at least watchable. I really have to question the motives of critics giving this high scores as this is complete trash. Some visualThe word to best describe the film would be cringeworthy. The teams previous film The deeper you dig was at least watchable. I really have to question the motives of critics giving this high scores as this is complete trash. Some visual effects were acceptable but acting, dialogue, story, script were absolutely atrocious. The segues to garage band music videos at random points in the film were excruciatingly cringeworthy to watch.… Expand

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MrJPrimeJun 8, 2022

Great cinematography, great directing, all the actors put their heart into it. Watched it on Joe Bob's Drive In and truly enjoyed the co-director's insight.

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alanpotter17Mar 2, 2023

Um filme que a todo instante implora para ser cult, criando cenas lentas e com enquadramento mais próximo o possível de seus atores, mas é nítido o esforço e o desconforto d está representando algo tão sem graça. Não falo do roteiro grotesco,Um filme que a todo instante implora para ser cult, criando cenas lentas e com enquadramento mais próximo o possível de seus atores, mas é nítido o esforço e o desconforto d está representando algo tão sem graça. Não falo do roteiro grotesco, antes fosse. E sim da tentativa do roteiro em criar algo medonho soando apenas superficial.
Isso porque, ao se basear somente na estética, o filme esquece de criar uma conexão maior com o espectador, apresentando pessoas estranhas que passam a sensação de serem apenas pessoas desinteressantes. Sem um vínculo emocional, já que o roteiro é superficial, não é um cabelo desengonçado com algumas falas toscas que fará com que você se importe. As menos de 1 uma hora e meia de duração passam arrastadas, então caberia um espaço para ao menos apresentar de forma menos superficial os personagens, para que nos importemos com eles.
Mas como isso não é realizado, o terror fica insípido. Ao menos a locação e a fotografia foram acertadas aqui, e a cena com os meninos ficou interessante. Mas o resto é pura baboseira e feita para impressionar, mas são apenas aborrecidas mesmo.… Expand

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