Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire

Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire

Year: 2019

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Stephen Cognetti

Echo Score: 56
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The Abaddon Hotel reopens, and the evil within is ready to be unleashed. A year after the events of Hell House LLC II, billionaire Russell Wynn buys the hotel, intending to transform it into the set for his interactive show, Insomnia. Journalist Venessa Sheppard and her crew are invited to document the preparations, but uncover a sinister plot that could unleash unimaginable horrors. As the show draws near, they must confront a terrifying force threatening to consume them all.

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1

Russell Wynn buys Abaddon Hotel for Insomnia

Russell Wynn buys the Abaddon Hotel, intending to stage his play Insomnia there. The purchase marks the official start of his plan and sets the ominous project into motion. This deal also signals the looming intersection of business, art, and danger that drives the documentary team's involvement.

One year before demolition Abaddon Hotel
2

Morning Mysteries invited to document Insomnia

The Morning Mysteries documentary crew is invited to document the Insomnia production. They receive a guided tour of the hotel led by Jeff Stone, Russell's head of operations, and begin meeting the cast and crew. Their presence foreshadows how the unfolding chaos will be captured on film.

During Insomnia production Abaddon Hotel
3

Vanessa introduced to the Insomnia project staff

Russell greets Vanessa Shephard and introduces her to Gregory, Max, Jane, Isabel, and Harvey. The initial introductions establish early dynamics and tensions that will influence events later. The atmosphere hints at loyalties and rivalries within the project.

During early production Abaddon Hotel
4

Father Paulis gifts an undisclosed item

Father Paulis, the priest hired by Russell, presents him with an undisclosed item whose purpose remains a mystery. The gift adds an occult layer to the hotel's dangerous aura. The item foreshadows the supernatural stakes that will surface as Insomnia unfolds.

Early period Abaddon Hotel
5

Jane dares basement; mannequin movement observed

Jane is dared to go into the basement alone and witnesses one of the clown mannequins moving. The moment heightens the sense that the hotel is haunted and unpredictable. It marks one of the first tangible disturbances among the crew.

Pre-opening night Basement, Abaddon Hotel
6

Isabel encounters ghost Sara Havel; quits

Isabel encounters the ghost of Sara Havel, a Hell House staff member, and quits the project. The haunting intensifies the sense that the hotel is haunted by its history. Her exit signals growing fear within the team.

Pre-opening night Abaddon Hotel
7

Harvey voices safety concerns; rebuffed

Harvey voices safety concerns about the mounting hazards, which are rebuffed by Russell. The clash reveals fractures in trust that will complicate the crew's ability to respond to danger. Tension mounts as the production progresses.

Pre-opening night Abaddon Hotel
8

Vanessa sees ghost Jessica Fox; decides to stay

Vanessa experiences the ghost of Jessica Fox, a member of the missing journalist team. Despite Louie's insistence that they should leave, Vanessa chooses to stay and continue filming. Her resolve underscores the documentary's commitment to exposing what lies beneath.

Pre-opening night Abaddon Hotel
9

Bar before opening night; Russell warns Vanessa

The crew goes to a bar before Insomnia's opening night. Russell tells Vanessa and Louie they shouldn't attend and refuses to explain why. Vanessa confronts him and later asks to see Father Paulis, hinting at a hidden plan behind the production.

Night before opening Bar near Abaddon Hotel
10

Paulis reveals Russell's charitable plan

Paulis informs Vanessa that Russell plans to liquidate his assets for charity after the performance, shocking the crew. Jeff confronts Russell, warning against such a course. Footage reveals that Russell has been following the original Hell House team and investigative journalists.

Pre-opening night Abaddon Hotel
11

Opening night chaos begins

Opening night begins with Andrew Tully interrupting a scene between Max and Gregory. The lights flicker and go out as Tully fatally stabs Gregory, triggering panic and a chaotic evacuation.

Opening night Insomnia stage, Abaddon Hotel
12

Cult invasion and Russell's intervention

Cult members invade the hotel and massacre everyone inside. Vanessa is dragged to the basement and knocked out as a glowing red hole appears. Russell intervenes by fighting Tully and causing the roof to collapse, ending the immediate danger.

Opening night Abaddon Hotel
13

Next-day reports; Russell missing

A news report the next day states that all audience and staff survived unharmed but Russell remains missing. Vanessa and Jeff attribute their survival to Russell's interference, casting him as a mysterious savior figure.

The day after opening night Newsroom / Abaddon Hotel
14

Original Hell House team returns; gateway closed

The original Hell House team suddenly returns, stuck in the empty hotel. Russell tells them he closed the gateway and that they were the ones who opened it, urging them to move on before disappearing himself. The team comforts each other as they face an uncertain fate.

After events Abaddon Hotel

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