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2003-06-17 |
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ITEM OVERVIEW
Hell Houses are the evangelical Christian church's answer to a haunted house, a Fundamentalist fright night meant to scare the bejesus out of any nonbeliever. These houses of horrors don't rely on the traditional gimmicks of ghosts and goblins. Instead they recreate scenes that graphically depict such modern-day evils as botched abortions, AIDS-related deaths, fatal drunk driving crashes, date rapes, and drug-induced suicides. With full behind-the-scenes access, Hell House chronicles the making of these contemporary fire-and-brimstone sermons. Shot at the Trinity Assembly of God Church in Texas, the film documents the entire process from initial script meeting to lavish stage production. Hell House is a veritable window into the creative effort and religious zeal behind this over-the-top performance, while remaining an intimate portrait of the people who fervently believe its message. Special DVD features also include "The Devil Made Me Do It"—Ratliff's 1999 documentary short, the basis for Hell House; This American Life public radio broadcast about Hell House, hosted by Ira Glass; bonus footage; and Trinity Church's "Academy Awards" ceremony. "Fascinating psychological fare...Ratliff remains an admirably impartial eye, not raining down judgment on organizers who routinely damn people and lifestyles to which they have had little exposure..." —Chicago Tribune
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