Hellbent

1988

Action / Comedy / Drama / Horror / Thriller

6
IMDb Rating 4.7/10 10 312 312

Plot summary

A bandleader whose career is nosediving makes a deal with the owner of a bar to sell his soul for success.

Director

Richard Casey Photo
Richard Casey

Top cast

David Marciano Photo
David Marciano as Mr. Tanas
Troy Fromin Photo
Troy Fromin as Punk rocker party guest
John Evans Photo
John Evans as Cop 1 Up Stairs
Irene Cagen Photo
Irene Cagen as Lab Technician
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805.71 MB
1280*690
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
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1.46 GB
1920*1036
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by rufasff

Ward makes it worthwhile

A minor, if sometimes inventive spoof, Hellbent is given some class by the likeable Phil Ward in the lead. His funny performance is low key but very effective. Other than that, this is for fans of straight to video obscurities only.
Reviewed by akoaytao1234 6 / 10

80s Cheapo Band Version of Faust

A reimagining of Faust seen through a lowly bandleader trying to help his money-strapped band to break through by making a deal with a mysterious club owner. Sadly, this rolls the life of the band down the pits until a 'hellbent' night of murders and payback.An interesting film.Been watching a lot of those 80s cheap B to Z films and a lot of them have concepts and earnestness BUT lacks that certain sharpness that can lift up the material. This film is a good example of that. It has a fine concept BUT the execution feels a lot to be desired.The acting in particular feels B- at best. Its a bit TV movie level acting. No one can emote range AND it puts down the film all around. I wished that they could have gone full camp BUT that is already too much to ask.The direction/cinematography is typical for this type of film, that weird color range and defiantly cheap looking vibe. Not particularly bad though. The writing has interesting concepts BUT could have been definitely sharper AND add more plot beats. The ending is also very confusing too.Overall, not the best but watcheable.
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