Fresh Hell is 2021 American horror comedy film directed by Ryan Imhoff and Matt Neal.[1][2]

Fresh Hell
Directed byRyan Imhoff
Matt Neal
Written byRyan Imhoff
Produced by
  • Caitlin Conklin
  • Ryan Imhoff
  • Christine Vrem-Ydstie
Starring
  • Lanise Antoine Shelley
  • Will Mobley
  • Ryan Imhoff
CinematographyBrian Wiebe
Edited byMatt Neal
Music byWill Mobley
Production
company
Purr Boy Productions
Distributed byDeskPop Entertainment
Release date
  • September 11, 2021 (2021-09-11) (HorrorHound Film Festival)
Running time
79 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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During the dog days of the pandemic, a group of old friends encounter a psychotic troll in this critically acclaimed horror comedy film.

Production

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The film was conceived and shot by a group of Chicago theatre artists who were out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] In an interview with Rue-Morgue, writer-director Ryan Imhoff stated the idea for the film was born in July of 2020.[4]

Release

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The film premiered on September 11, 2021 at HorrorHound Film Festival where it won Best Feature Film. The movie later played at the Music Box Theatre and was released on DVD and streaming platforms on June 10, 2022.[5][6][7]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100%, with an average score of 7.5/10, based on reviews from 5 critics.[8] Tori Danielle of PopHorror wrote: "Fresh Hell delivers horror comedy perfection."[9]

References

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  1. ^ MANIA, MOVIES and (2022-06-21). "FRESH HELL (2021) Reviews of online lockdown horror with trailer". MOVIES and MANIA. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  2. ^ Kotwicki, Andrew (2022-07-08). "Streaming Releases: Fresh Hell (2021) - Reviewed". Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  3. ^ "Fresh Hell Featured, Reviews Film Threat". 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  4. ^ Detwiler, Grace (2022-06-12). "HorrorHound Film Fest '21 Best Feature "FRESH HELL" Available Now On VOD". Rue Morgue. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  5. ^ Wilds, Stephen (2022-06-17). "Fresh Hell Review: An Adequate but Wild Experience". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  6. ^ "Fresh Hell". musicboxtheatre.com. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  7. ^ "Fresh Hell (2021) Review - Voices From The Balcony". www.voicesfromthebalcony.com. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  8. ^ "Fresh Hell". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  9. ^ Danielle, Tori (2022-08-02). "Movie Review: 'Fresh Hell' (2022) Delivers Horror Comedy Perfection". PopHorror. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
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