Living Hell

About This Movie

Living Hell is an intriguing piece that feels like a love letter to classic horror while carving its own unsettling niche. The atmospheric tension is palpable, echoing the dread found in both The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and those eerie Hammer films. You have this old woman, Chiyo, and her granddaughter, Yuki, facing the dark legacy of a family massacre. It’s almost a slow burn in parts, building this thick tension, and the practical effects are a decent nod to the genre’s roots. Performances have this raw quality, which adds to the film's authenticity. It’s distinct in how it threads familial bonds with horror; it’s not just about the scares, it’s about the underlying evil that can fester within a family.

Atmospheric tension reminiscent of 70s horror · Strong practical effects for the era · Explores theme of familial darkness