Hell Night

1981·Movie
1h 41min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic365.7Rotten Tomatoes57%44%

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Hell Night fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

Scream and you're dead!

As an initiation rite into Alpha Sigma Rho fraternity, four pledges must spend a night in Garth Manor, twelve years to the day after the previous resident murdered his entire family.
Slasher HorrorFrat HouseGothic AtmosphereMysterySurvival HorrorJump ScaresCampy80s aesthetics

Crew

Directed by:
Jim Charleston, Jenny Townsend, John Ross Bush
Written by:
Randy Feldman
Produced by:
Frank Darabont, Chuck Russell, Bruce Cohn Curtis
Composed by:
Kenneth Karman, Michael Minkler, Paul Sharpe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hell Night

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hell Night legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloAMC+The RokuHooplaShudderScreambox

Hell Night is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hell Night worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hell Night rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is Hell Night?

1 h 41 min

Hell Night runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hell Night?

Critics47
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 47 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see Hell Night much the same way.

What language is Hell Night in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hell Night?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hell Night in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hell Night use?

Mirror ScareMs. FanserviceDeadly HazingAlliterative NameDressed to PlunderEveryone Has StandardsMasquerade BallClosed CircleDangerous WindowsEnemy Rising BehindSinister ScytheShout-Outand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Hell Night, including Mirror Scare, Ms. Fanservice, Deadly Hazing.

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