The killing of young, hunky gay men in West Hollywood (or anywhere for that matter) is no laughing matter. HELLBENT, does see to it that the audience is in for a joy ride. While there are low production values (you can see a PA in one shot making room in a crowd scene for the entrance of the four hunky lads walking into the Halloween Carnival), one can appreciate the B-movie flavor of America's first gay slasher film. There are many scenes that play out as pure comedy, be it unintentional or not, but also plenty of scenes with blood and gore. Most disappointing was the killer. Who was he? Why was he killing these gay guys? And in West Hollywood of all places? We never get to the root of his character. I can say he's a cross between the creature in JEEPERS CREEPERS and, well, nothing else comes to mind. He mostly appears in the dark as an image of demonic possession, beheading gay men. This guy must've really had some issues as a teen. Anyway, the last 1/2 hour goes for thrills, chills, and you'll be laughing at the over the top conclusion.
Review of Hellbent
