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Holy Hell

Name: Holy Hell
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-05-27
Cast: Will Allen, Jamie Simone Gomez, Dimitrius Pulido, Phillipe Coquet, Amy Allen

2016 | 100 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Tailor-made for anyone who likes learning something new. Steeped in the 1980s, from the music to the hair. If you loved Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, start here.
The mood: Eye-opening.
The pace: Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off: Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

An inside look at a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 57%
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Will Allen

Will AllenHimself
Jamie Simone GomezHimself
Dimitrius PulidoHimself
Phillipe CoquetHimself
Amy AllenHerself
Cristala AllenHerself
Gina AllenHerself
Jennifer BacaHerself
Alessandra BureninHerself
Vera CheiffoHerself