Hellions (film)
| Hellions | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Bruce McDonald |
| Written by | Pascal Trottier[1] |
| Starring |
Chloe Rose Robert Patrick Rossif Sutherland |
| Music by |
Todor Kobakov Ian LeFeuvre |
| Cinematography | Norayr Kasper |
| Edited by | Duff Smith |
Production companies |
Storyteller Pictures Whizbang Film |
| Distributed by | IFC Midnight |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Hellions is a 2015 horror thriller film that was directed by Bruce McDonald.[2][3] The film had its world premiere on 25 January 2015 at the Sundance Film Festival and stars Chloe Rose as a pregnant teenager that must fight for her life against horrific monsters.[4]
Synopsis
Dora (Chloe Rose) is an average teenager that just wants to have fun and get high with her boyfriend Jace (Luke Bilyk) on Halloween. She's stunned when her doctor Henry (Rossif Sutherland) tells her that she's four weeks pregnant, something that she says shouldn't be possible. Distraught, she goes home to wait for Jace while her mother (Rachel Wilson) takes Chloe's little brother Remi (Peter DaCunha) trick-or-treating. However before her boyfriend can pick her up, Chloe is visited by several children in strange costumes. Their presence grows increasingly more menacing, culminating with one bringing her Jace's decapitated head in a bag. From this point on Chloe must fight against the monstrous children, a feat made more difficult by the fact that her pregnancy is progressing at an extremely accelerated and unnatural rate.
Cast
- Chloe Rose as Dora Vogel
- Robert Patrick as Corman
- Rossif Sutherland as Doctor Henry
- Rachel Wilson as Kate Vogel
- Luke Bilyk as Jace
- Peter DaCunha as Remi Vogel
- Emir Hirad Mokhtarieh as Buckethead
Reception
Critical reception for Hellions has been mixed.[5][6] The Hollywood Reporter and Indiewire both panned the film and both reviewers felt that although Hellions showed promise, it ultimately did not live up to its full potential.[7][8] In contrast, horror websites like Shock Till You Drop and Bloody Disgusting gave more favorable opinions and both outlets praised the film for its imagery and cinematics.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Vlessing, Etan. "Chloe Rose Snags Lead in Bruce McDonald's 'Hellions'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Gayne, Zach. "Sundance 2015 Interview: Bruce McDonald, Chloe Rose, and Robert Patrick on HELLIONS' Bad Moon Rising". Twitch Film. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Singleton, Cheryl. "First Look: Bruce McDonald’s “HELLIONS”". Fangoria. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Pattern, Dominic. "‘Hellions’ Helmer Bruce McDonald On Sundance Vs. Toronto – Video". Deadline. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ "Hellions (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ SUZANNE-MAYER, DOMINICK. "Sundance Film Review: Hellions". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Taylor, Drew. "Sundance Review: Bruce McDonald's Unconvincing Halloween Horror 'Hellions'". Indiewire. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ DeFore, John. "'Hellions': Sundance Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ "[Review] Halloween Horror ‘Hellions’ Is Unsettling, Not Terrifying". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Zimmerman, Samuel. "Sundance Review: Hellions, a Halloween Fever Dream". Shock Till You Drop. Retrieved 22 March 2015.