Hellions (2015)

Undescribable Perfection

Better Late Then Never

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

A teenage daughter decides to stay home Halloween and hand candy out. Dressed up in an angel costume and just finding out she's pregnant she gets a knock on the door. Opening it she finds trick or treaters that won't talk or leave. She soon discovers they are not children at all. They soon start making her evening a nightmare she won't forget because they really want her baby not the candy. After one of them touches her belly the baby starts growing to full term in one night.This one is not too bad but it does kind of mesh Trick R Treat with Children Of The Corn with a little Ghoulies. Robert Patrick is in this for a bit and I don't know if it's just me but he is looking old these days.Lots of jumps and scares in this one but it lacked a story and even originality. It had those did it happen or didn't it scenes. The cinematography in this is stunning. Some of the backdrop shots were amazing now if only they could get a script.

I really don't remember how I even came to know about this movie. I just know that once I saw the title of it online and watched the trailer that I had to watch it. The reviews at the time were mostly overly negative. But I still couldn't go on without having seen it. The premise was strange. I'm a sucker for strange horror films. So I bought it and after two viewings so far I can say with confidence that this movie is not nearly as bad as these negative reviews make it out to be.First off, if you don't like weird or somewhat artsy movies, then you might not like this. This isn't a typical horror movie like the kind that gets released nationwide in theaters for teenagers to bring their lovers on dates with. Though I honestly wish it would've been released in theaters across the country as this is a visual treat. The cinematography is very well done for such a low budget movie. The musical score is a new horror theme classic for me. The acting was decent for the genre. The monsters are really creepy. There isn't really a coherent plot past the 15 minute mark, but this isn't supposed to be an award winner for best screenplay. It is a art horror film for most of the movie. Sure many will call it pretentious. But this is honestly one of the best surrealist horror films in a long time. Sure the plot might be a bit dumb, but the visuals and overall vibe of the movie have cult classic written all over it. Some of the special effects are silly. Some are really well done for the budget. Right now I'm sure most expected a simple good vs evil straight forward horror film. This one really is that grey area of movies. I'd compare its style to films such as "Paper House" and "Eraserhead". It does seem to partially be inspired by David Lynch. There are even moments that have a slight Silent Hill vibe. I'd say its the American surrealist take on the French Horror film "Inside". It's also pretty gory. It doesn't have an 'Unrated" rating for nothing. I didn't wanna give any plot spoilers as this movie is best viewed without any prior premise knowledge. I'd say if you haven't already, then don't see the trailer either. Just know it's a surreal and strange horror movie. If that doesn't sound like something you'd enjoy, then don't watch it. I can see this becoming a Halloween season cult hit as the years go by and more and more open minded horror fans view it and spread the word. I'm not saying everyone will absolutely love it, but I know for sure it doesn't deserve these horrible reviews it seems to be getting from the get go. I am adding this to my Halloween season go to list. Give this one time and it'll gain a huge cult following I promise that. A B-movie surreal horror masterwork of weirdness. And no I'm not on drugs, like some reviewers say you have to be on to enjoy this. Turn off the lights and partake.

I am so glad I did not have to pay to watch this movie. I watched it on TV).It is confusing as hell. The use of colour filters are too excessive. You can tell it is a low budget B (maybe even C) movie. There are less than 10 characters in the movie.If you are expecting a typical horror movie, you would be sorely disappointed.This movie is as confusing as Rosemary's Baby and Naked Lunch. If you like David Cronenberg's movie, then this is for you. Otherwise stay away!

I don't understand the people who don't get this movie. It is an anti- abortion film. Spoiler alert! The trick or treaters are the demons she faces which are is, herself wanting to end her pregnancy. When they come after her and she fears for her life. She will now do anything to save her baby. Is it a coincidence that the Sheriff's wife lost her baby? Who knows. While, I don't agree with an anti-abortion statement as I am pro- choice this movie would certainly scare a teenager into having a child. In the end, she sees's her child she has chosen to have. It's as simple as that.I appreciate the scary elements of this film and the imagery.