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Netflix Fans ‘Haven’t Slept For Weeks’ After Watching ‘Traumatizing’ Horror Movie
Horror enthusiasts on Netflix are raving about a movie, with many claiming they’ve been unable to stop thinking about it for weeks.
This terror stands as a testament to the film’s terrifying impact.
The chilling atmosphere and shocking ending have struck a chord with fans. On Twitter, one viewer shared: “It’s been over two weeks since I’ve watched on Netflix and it’s stuck in my brain!”
Another tweeted: “I just finished Netflix and I’m sitting here thinking about it. It held my attention but wtf did I just watch?”
Some found the film so intense they couldn’t finish it. One commenter wrote: “Watch it! Slow burner but what an ending! Partner couldn’t last through it, it was too gross.”
The ending, in particular, caught viewers off guard.
A fan remarked: “Okay so I’m glad I’m not the only one! I was not expecting that ending at all and it just escalated so fast.”
Meanwhile, another praised the film’s cinematography, saying: “I’m a sucker for weird demon stuff already but some of the shots in this are flat-out beautiful.”
It’s similarly popular with critics.
Decider‘s review describes the film as ‘ominous, gruesome, satanic,’ noting that it ‘oozes with horror movie atmosphere from the second…’
While Collider highlights the film’s strengths in: “unsettling cinematography, gruesome and disconcerting imagery, and a general sense of dread for all the characters due to its…”
As of January 2025, it holds an IMDb rating of 5.8 out of 10, based on approximately 8,600 user votes.
IMDB
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a 60% approval rating, with an average score of 5.3/10, based on 5 reviews.
Released in 2022, the Polish horror film is set in 1987 and follows a police officer investigating a string of mysterious disappearances at a secluded monastery.
Hellhole (2022) is a Polish horror-thriller that masterfully blends the supernatural with unsettling psychological tension.
Directed by Bartosz M. Kowalski, the film is a chilling exploration of faith, morality, and the battle between good and evil.
With its brooding atmosphere, nuanced performances, and a plot that keeps viewers guessing, Hellhole delivers a memorable experience for fans of dark and atmospheric cinema.
Performances, particularly from Piotr Żurawski as Marek, are compelling, with the cast portraying a range of emotions from quiet desperation to unrestrained terror.
The screenplay avoids cheap scares, relying instead on psychological depth and the disturbing implications of its central mystery to keep audiences riveted.
Hellhole stands out as a thought-provoking and chilling film that pushes the boundaries of traditional horror.
It offers a bleak yet mesmerizing reflection on the dark corners of the human soul, making it a must-watch for genre enthusiasts seeking more than just superficial scares.
