A fun mid-budget horror film that sustains an air of dark intrigue for most of its run time. Performances are apt, the dialogue (via subtitles) is focused and the practical effects work is effective. (But the less said about the CGI effects, especially in the finale, the better.) There's a nice realism to the characters along with moments of sly humor. In particular there was something relatable and almost endearing when the evil order, having spent 800 years planning, scheming and murdering its way to consummating a diabolical ritual, realizes the ritual apparently didn't work: they all stand around looking deflated, kicking rocks and saying things like "are you sure we do it right?" and "what now?" as anyone probably would in that situation. Anyway, is this a great movie? Nah. Is it entertaining and well-executed? Yes.
Review of Hellhole
