Hellgate

Hellgate

Fear lies in the darkness

Directed by John Penney

Produced by Angel & Bear Productions, Capitol Motion Pictures

201194 min4.8 / 10

A dark supernatural thriller exploring a family's descent into a liminal realm between life and death following a traumatic accident.

A western businessman, his Thai wife and son experience a horrible accident while visiting Bangkok. In the aftermath, they find there is a shadow world between life and death where endless darkness lies.

Questions people ask

  • Is Hellgate scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does Hellgate end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Hellgate sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Hellgate easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Hellgate violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

10/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity28

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Hellgate

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hellgate

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hellgate, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hellgate, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hellgate, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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