Hell
In 2016 the sun has turned the entire world into a scorched and barren wasteland. The humans who have survived are either resourceful or violent, and sometimes both. Marie, her little sister Leonie, and best friend Phillip, are in a car headed to the mountains - rumor has it there is water there. Along the way they meet Tom, a first-rate mechanic. But can they trust him? Fraught with deep distrust, the group is lured into an ambush where their real battle for survival begins.
Critics Sentiment
Marie, Phillip, and Leonie travel through post-apocalyptic wasteland
Marie cuts her restraints but the resolution remains unclear
The film drops sharply from the promising opening setup to the predictable trap sequence, losing nearly 2.5 points as genre clichés take over
Hell starts strong with an atmospheric post-apocalyptic premise and compelling opening, earning praise for its realistic survival elements and effective cinematography. However, the film steadily declines as it falls into predictable genre tropes, with critics noting weak character development and particularly criticizing the unsatisfying ending. While technically competent with good production values for its budget, the derivative plot and conventional horror elements prevent it from achieving its early promise.
Full cast
Hannah Herzsprung
Marie
Lars Eidinger
Phillip
Stipe Erceg
Tom
Lisa Vicari
Leonie
Angela Winkler
Bäuerin Elisabeth
Yoann Blanc
Micha
Christoph Gaugler
Bauer Brückner
Ellen Schweiger
Oma
Luca Winkler
Jens
Tammo Winkler
Toni
Anne Hartung
Sophia
Stanislav Bogdanov
Knecht
Christine Sehr
Gefangene
Christine Kollmann
Gefangene
Crew
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