Hell's House, directed by Howard Higgin, is an engaging film and has a similar message as I am a Fugitive from a Chair Gang and other films from the pre-code early 1930's that dealt with the injustices of the criminal justice system. In this film the unfairness and brutality of the juvenile justice and detention system is the primary story line. The adult actors were all excellent and convincing, but the younger actors dialog and skills weren't as effective. Regardless, the story is solid, and the visuals, lighting and sound are all solid. There are a variety of scenes and locations, and the pace moved along briskly, which is good because the story was not particularly complex, but the message is still important.
Review of Hell's House
