A horror subgenre wrapped inside another horror subgenre. So... what's not to like? We have Linda Blair as teeny-bopper Marti, who along with a few fellow frat brats have to spend the night at an old castle in order to pop their initiation cherries. If they all survive the night, they will be allowed into the fraternity.
Blair earned a Worst Actress nomination during the 1982 Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies) which is probably little unfair - as she just about holds her own here - but it's all too hard to overlook the shadow cast by her role as Regan in the Exorcist.
The atmosphere in Hell Night is set up well and as the audience, we are made to feel tense. We know that something is going to happen, and soon. The tension is built up relatively well until the final revea - which is a seemingly unstoppable killer who is equal parts Lurch and Mr Hyde.
This is a fun ride!
5/10
Blair earned a Worst Actress nomination during the 1982 Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies) which is probably little unfair - as she just about holds her own here - but it's all too hard to overlook the shadow cast by her role as Regan in the Exorcist.
The atmosphere in Hell Night is set up well and as the audience, we are made to feel tense. We know that something is going to happen, and soon. The tension is built up relatively well until the final revea - which is a seemingly unstoppable killer who is equal parts Lurch and Mr Hyde.
This is a fun ride!
5/10