Hellfire

The action takes place in France during the 18th century, a period of aristocratic power, salons, and superstition. The era's opulence and rigid social codes provide a backdrop for a pact with the Devil, witchcraft, and the violent suppression of dissent. This time frame shapes the characters' ambitions and the mob's brutality.

Set in an opulent eighteenth-century French estate, the story unfolds inside a grand mansion and its hidden rooms. The mansion serves as a stage for aristocratic privilege, occult rituals, and brutal acts carried out in the name of art. The claustrophobic interiors heighten the sense of menace as the plot spirals into murder and haunting.

⚡ Ambition Ambition

The composer Barron (through Marius) channels a ruthless drive to master music as a path to power. The unfinished symphony becomes a weapon that corrupts art, religion, and personal relationships. The pursuit of greatness here exacts a brutal toll, including murder and manipulation.

👁️ Possession Possession

Barron's spirit infiltrates living bodies, turning artists into puppets. Marius struggles as Barron's influence erodes his will and distorts his actions. The possessed performances culminate in violent acts, posing questions about free will and identity.

🪄 Witchcraft Witchcraft

Carlotta's occult practices and Barron's necromantic pact drive much of the plot. The ritual mechanics, spirits, and attempted resurrection reveal a world where magic challenges rational 18th-century norms. The film frames witchcraft as both power and peril, offering a critique of superstition and control.