Hell Night

Hell Night

Year: 1981

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Director: Tom DeSimone

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During pledge week, a group of college students must spend the night as part of an initiation ritual in a remote, historic mansion. They soon discover the house has a dark past, haunted by the vengeful spirits of a family murdered years before. As the night progresses, the pledges find themselves stalked by a terrifying presence, and must fight to survive the horrors within the mansion’s walls.

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1

Nightmare Begins

The film starts with a girl screaming in terror, setting an ominous tone. This moment captures the audience's attention and foreshadows the horror that will unfold later in the story.

2

Hell Night Challenge

Peter Bennett, the fraternity president, initiates a challenge for four pledges: Marti, Jeff, Seth, and Denise. They are tasked with spending the night at the notoriously haunted Garth Manor, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead.

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3

The Dark History of Garth Manor

During the initiation, Peter recounts the gruesome story of the manor's former owner, Raymond Garth. He describes how Garth murdered his wife and children before taking his own life, turning the mansion into a site of grisly legend.

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4

First Pranks

Inside Garth Manor, Peter, Scott, and May set up prank devices to scare the pledges. However, their lighthearted intentions are quickly overshadowed by the sinister atmosphere as real danger looms in the shadows.

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5

First Casualties

The night takes a horrific turn as May is violently dragged away, meeting a gruesome end. Meanwhile, Scott suffers a fatal injury, showcasing the terrifying turn of events that escalate the stakes for the remaining pledges.

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6

Chaos Ensues

As Peter tries to escape, he makes a horrifying discovery: Scott’s body is hanging from a wire. The atmosphere grows tense as the pledges realize they are not alone in the manor, and a palpable sense of dread begins to engulf them.

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7

The First Escape Attempt

Seth attempts to flee the mayhem but injures himself while scaling the garden fence. His desperate yet futile escape highlights the perilous situation and the sinister control that Garth Manor has over its victims.

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8

A Grim Discovery

Marti and Jeff stumble upon Scott's corpse, which intensifies their fight for survival. In the chaos, they encounter Denise's fresh corpse, plunging them deeper into horror as they acknowledge the true threat they face.

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9

Desperate Call for Help

Seth seeks help at a local police station but is dismissed as a prankster. Frustrated and desperate, he resorts to stealing a shotgun to return to Garth Manor and confront the dangers head-on.

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10

Confrontation with Evil

Back at Garth Manor, Seth encounters a shadowy figure believed to be Morris Garth. In a tense moment, Seth shoots the figure, thinking he has turned the tide, yet danger still lurks within the manor.

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11

Marti's Fight for Survival

As the night continues, Marti realizes she must act quickly to survive. She attempts to retrieve the abandoned shotgun amidst the chaos, but becomes the target of the killers, heightening the tension of her fight for life.

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12

The Fatal Fall

In a heart-stopping moment, Marti witnesses Jeff being thrown from a window by their pursuer. This tragic event marks a pivotal turning point in her struggle, as she realizes just how dark the night has become.

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13

Final Escape

Determined to survive, Marti pries the gate keys from Peter's body and manages to escape the clutches of horror. As she drives through the garden labyrinth, a final struggle ensues with the killer on her vehicle.

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14

Climactic Confrontation

Marti rams the car into the gate, impaling her relentless pursuer. This climactic moment serves as a bittersweet victory, as she fights back against the terror that has engulfed her and her friends.

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15

Dawn of a New Day

As dawn breaks, Marti awakens, appearing to be the sole survivor of the horrific night. In her dazed state, she stumbles away from the horrors of Garth Manor, leaving a haunting silence behind.

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Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 11:38

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