Hellmington (2018) movie poster

Hellmington

2018 ·1h 23m · ★ 4.9 (18)

A detective investigates her father's dying words; the name of a girl who has been missing for 9 years.

Why it matters

A tense, atmospheric detective thriller that blends procedural grit with unsettling supernatural undertones.

  • Anchored by a committed lead performance that grounds the mystery in emotional stakes.
  • Slow-burn pacing builds pervasive dread over jump scares, favoring mood over cheap shocks.
  • Fans of folk-tinged horror and investigative narratives will appreciate its layered approach.
  • Practical effects and location work evoke a tangible, claustrophobic small-town unease.
2 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
0

Content Warnings

Child in Danger

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