Hell Fest

Hell Fest

Year: 2018

Runtime: 89 min

Language: English

Director: Gregory Plotkin

Echo Score: 53

Budget: $5.5M

Horror

As Halloween approaches, a group of friends seeking thrills heads to Hell Fest, an immersive and terrifying amusement park. However, their night of fun turns deadly when a masked killer begins stalking the attendees. The festive atmosphere quickly dissolves into a desperate fight for survival as the friends must navigate the chaotic and gruesome setting to escape the nightmare and stay alive.

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1

The Amusement Park

The film opens in a horror-themed amusement park located in Orange Grove. Three friends decide to explore a haunted house within the park, setting the stage for a terrifying night ahead.

Orange Grove
2

First Attack

While navigating the spooky corridors, one girl strays from her companions and encounters a masked figure. In a shocking moment, he stabs her in the gut, dragging her lifeless body away, mistaken for a prop until discovered days later.

Haunted House
3

Three Years Later

Fast forward three years, Natalie arrives at her best friend Brooke's house only to find obnoxious schoolmate Taylor is also there. The reunion sets the tone for a thrilling night as the group prepares to visit Hell Fest, a newly opened horror amusement park.

Brooke's House
4

Arrival at Hell Fest

The group, including Brooke's boyfriend Quinn and Taylor's boyfriend Asher, eagerly enters the Hell Fest park. Unbeknownst to them, the killer from three years ago has returned, now wearing a new mask and ready for another night of terror.

Hell Fest
5

Encounter with Britney

As the friends explore a haunted reform school, they meet a screaming girl named Britney, who claims she’s being chased. Initially believing it to be part of the attraction, they are horrified when the killer targets Britney, leading to a gruesome attack.

Haunted Reform School
6

Photo Booth Incident

The group decides to have fun in a photo booth, but their joy quickly turns to panic when the killer appears and steals their photographs. Brooke's attempt to pursue the killer only deepens her anxiety as she loses track of him in the crowd.

Photo Booth
7

Gavin's Fatal Encounter

Gavin sneaks away to win a stuffed animal for Natalie but encounters the killer in the locker room. In a brutal moment, Gavin is slain with a mallet, and the killer uses his phone to respond to Natalie, deepening the tension.

Locker Room
8

Ride Malfunction

During one of the rides, a malfunction occurs, adding to the chaos as Natalie grows increasingly paranoid. She believes she has spotted the killer among the darkened crowds, signaling that the horror is far from over.

Hell Fest Ride
9

Asher's Tragic Fate

While navigating a haunted maze, Quinn and Asher face the brutal tactics of the killer. Asher's life is cut short in a shocking turn of events, heightening the sense of dread for the remaining friends.

Haunted Maze
10

Desperate Measures

In a moment of desperation, Natalie goes to the bathroom where she identifies the killer by a tear in his boot. Frantic, she seeks help from a security guard and Brooke, but the killer eludes them, proving this is not just a game.

Restroom
11

Taylor's Performance

Taylor volunteers for a performance, believing it to be part of the fun, but becomes the killer’s next target. Natalie attempts to intervene but is restrained by security as Taylor narrowly avoids decapitation.

Performance Stage
12

Panic Erupts

As the reality of a real murder sinks in, panic ensues among the park patrons. Many try to escape, realizing that the night of fun has transformed into a fight for survival.

Hell Fest Grounds
13

Confronting the Killer

Natalie and Brooke seek refuge in another haunted district, where they bravely confront the killer. Despite their injuries, they successfully strike back, offering a moment of hope in their desperate escape.

Haunted District
14

Police Arrival

When police finally arrive at Hell Fest, their efforts to locate the killer yield no results. The tension remains high, knowing the danger still lurks in the shadows.

Hell Fest
15

The Killer's Home

In a chilling conclusion, the killer returns home to tend to his collection of masks and photographs. He greets his young daughter, who innocently acknowledges him, blissfully unaware of the horrifying legacy he is creating.

Killer's Home

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