🎯 Quick Overview
Trailer
- Director: Stephen Cognetti
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Found Footage
- Release year: 2020
- Runtime (length): 1h 25min
- IMDb rating: 5.1/10 (6.4K votes)
- Rotten Tomatoes: N/A
😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained
Rich guy with a god complex buys haunted hotel to put on a Faust-themed immersive theater show, accidentally opens a portal to clown hell… again.
🍿 Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire: Detailed Plot Synopsis
The Abaddon Hotel Reopens
Nine years after the original Hell House tragedy, billionaire Russell Wynn buys the Abaddon Hotel. Wynn plans to stage his interactive show, ‘Insomnia,’ a modern take on Faust, within the supposedly haunted building. He invites journalist Vanessa Shepherd to document the behind-the-scenes process, unaware of the evil that still resides within the hotel’s walls.
Strange Occurrences During Production
As the crew prepares for the show’s opening, strange events begin to plague the hotel. Actors and crew members experience unsettling visions and unexplained phenomena. Vanessa investigates, uncovering the hotel’s dark history and Russell’s true intentions for staging the show in the Abaddon.
Unleashing the Evil
The premiere of ‘Insomnia’ arrives, but the performance becomes a conduit for the hotel’s evil. Andrew Tully, the demonic figure from the first film, returns to claim more victims. Chaos ensues as the line between reality and nightmare blurs.
⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained
🎬 Cast & Characters
- Russell Wynn (Gabriel Chytry): A billionaire who purchases the Abaddon Hotel to host his audience-interactive show, Insomnia, hiding his true intentions.
- Vanessa Shepherd (Elizabeth Vermilyea): A journalist invited to film a behind-the-scenes documentary of Insomnia, uncovering the hotel’s dark secrets.
- Jeff Stone (Sam Kazzi): The CFO of Wynn’s company, assisting in the Insomnia production at the Abaddon Hotel.
- Andrew Tully (Brian David Tracy): A returning character with sinister intentions tied to the Abaddon Hotel’s evil.
- Jane Maloney (Bridgid Abrams): An actress in the Insomnia show who encounters frightening events within the Abaddon Hotel.
💬 Memorable Quotes
- Russell Wynn: “We’re not just putting on a show, we’re unlocking something.” – Russell Wynn says this explaining the deeper purpose behind his interactive show at the Abaddon Hotel, hinting at a sinister agenda.
- Vanessa Shepherd: “This place… it’s feeding off something.” – Vanessa expresses her growing unease and suspicion about the Abaddon Hotel and its supernatural influence.
- Andrew Tully: “It wants to be seen.” – Tully cryptically warns about the evil entity within the hotel, emphasizing its desire for attention and chaos.
💰Box Office
- Budget: N/A
- Domestic Gross: N/A
- Worldwide Gross: N/A
💥 Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire Reviews
Personal Review
Okay, so, as a HUGE fan of the first Hell House, I went into this with high hopes. It’s definitely better than the second one, which I felt lost its way. This one ties everything together, but honestly, the ending got a little too… ‘explained’ for my taste. The clown is still terrifying, though! It’s the simple scares that got me. I jumped like five times! If you loved the first, give this a watch, but don’t expect perfection.
- Who would enjoy:
- “Fans of found footage horror”
- “Viewers who enjoyed the original Hell House LLC”
- “Those looking for a quick, supernatural horror film”
- Content warnings ⚠:
- “Disturbing images”
- “Jump scares”
- “Supernatural violence”
- “Religious themes (Faust)”
Professional Reviews
- HorrorNews.net: “Lake of Fire manages to recapture some of the original’s tension, but ultimately gets bogged down in convoluted plot threads and an over-reliance on jump scares.
- Slash Film: “While not as groundbreaking as the first, Hell House LLC III provides a satisfying, if somewhat messy, conclusion to the trilogy with some genuinely creepy moments.
- Indie Horror Online: “The film is a mixed bag, blending the effective found footage style with an ambitious, though slightly convoluted, storyline that offers some scares and a decent resolution.
Audience Reactions
The creepy clown is STILL the scariest thing I’ve seen in a horror movie in years!: Many fans agree the movie successfully brought back the dread and claustrophobia of the original.
The ending wrapped up the trilogy nicely, answering a lot of lingering questions.: Fans appreciated how this final installment tied in the previous films and provided closure.
Overall Consensus: A decent but flawed conclusion to the Hell House LLC trilogy, offering some scares and answers, but failing to reach the heights of the original.
Awards
🛠️ Behind the Scenes
- “The show “Insomnia” is based on a similar NYC performance art show called “Sleep No More” wherein guests move about in masks watching a series of vignettes played out by actors.”
- “This film attempts to tie together loose ends from the previous two movies in the Hell House LLC trilogy, offering an explanation of the Abaddon Hotel’s evil influence.”
🖥️ How to Watch Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire?
As a Shudder exclusive, ‘Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire’ is primarily available for streaming on Shudder platforms. You may also find it available for rent or purchase on digital platforms like Apple TV, Google Play, and Prime Video, though availability may vary by region. Check your preferred streaming or rental service for current options.
🎥 Similar Movies
If you enjoyed Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire, you might like these similar films:
- Hell House LLC (2015): Directly related as the first film in the trilogy, establishing the found footage horror and the terrifying Abaddon Hotel.
- Grave Encounters (2011): A paranormal reality TV show crew investigates a haunted asylum, similar to the exploration of a haunted location in Hell House LLC III.
- The Houses October Built (2014): Explores the world of extreme haunted attractions, akin to the Insomnia show’s ambition and the dangers that can arise.
🛒 Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire Related Products
- Hell House LLC [Blu-ray]: Own the movie that started it all, presented in high definition Blu-ray format. A must-have for fans of found footage horror.
- Hell House LLC Movie Poster: High-quality print of the movie poster, a chilling reminder of the horrors within the Abaddon Hotel.
- Creepy Clown Mask: Recreate the iconic look of the clowns from the film and scare your friends.
- Horror Movie Collection Box Set: A curated collection of the best found footage horror movies, including Hell House LLC, perfect for binge-watching.
🎧 Soundtrack
Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:
You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.
🤨 FAQ
‘Insomnia’ is an audience-interactive show staged by Russell Wynn inside the Abaddon Hotel. It’s a modern interpretation of Faust, used as a plot device to lure people into the haunted location and, unknowingly, unleash the evil within.
While it serves as a conclusion to the main trilogy, the ‘Hell House LLC’ universe has expanded with additional entries like ‘Hell House LLC: The Carmichael Manor’ and ‘Hell House LLC: The Abaddon Tapes’, which further explore the mythology.
While ‘Lake of Fire’ doesn’t offer a definitive explanation for the clowns’ origins or purpose, they remain a recurring and terrifying element, deeply rooted in the Abaddon Hotel’s evil influence. They’re more a symbol of the place’s inherent dread than characters with a specific backstory.
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