All 'Hell House LLC' Movies In Order
The Hell House LLC film series has quietly burrowed into horror fans' psyches since the original's 2015 found footage release. It went on to carve out a cult following with its eerie minimalist aesthetic and creeping supernatural dread. What began as a simple documentary-style investigation into a deadly haunted attraction has blossomed into a multi-installment fright fest with an overarching mythology you need to know.
Mood-setting scares, clever world-building, and a super creepy cultist named Andrew Tully anchor the franchise's growing popularity. The films, which can be found on platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, and Prime Video, are as much about mounting dread as they are about the jump-scares, and that's why each new chapter delivers. And with the newest entry, Hell House LLC: Lineage, expanding the lore tied to Tully's sinister legacy, now's the perfect time to revisit the franchise.
Hell House LLC begins in 2009 when a ragtag team sets up a haunted house-type attraction in the derelict Abaddon Hotel, only for their first night to turn into a nightmare when 15 people die under strange circumstances. Sometime later, a documentary crew interviews survivors and compiles raw footage to reconstruct the terror-inducing night. But in true horror fashion, things take a frightening turn.
Audiences praised the movie for its realism and the way it made everyday things feel sinister. Hardcore horror fans enjoyed the minimalist aesthetic and its startling effectiveness. Hell House LLC is perfect for movie aficionados who love found-footage thrillers like The Blair Witch Project (1990). Compared to the sequels, its stripped-down style is what gives it lasting creepiness and intimacy. For first-time viewers, it's essential viewing to understand the franchise's roots.
Hell House LLC II: The Abaddon Hotel is set after the terrifyingly tragic events of the first movie. The story follows a team of journalists and investigators who ignore official warnings and return to the Abaddon Hotel to live-stream their findings. The group uncovers disturbing voicemails, mutilated mannequins, and the remnants of a cult hidden in the hotel's walls. With each passing moment, the line between paranormal and psychological horror starts to blur.
The Abaddon Hotel leans deeper into franchise lore, focusing on ritualistic symbols and creating tension with clever camerawork. While the intimate scarcity of the first film is lost, the expanded mythology and fresh scares more than make up for it. The movie earned praise for its deeper dive into Abaddon's dark history, making it perfect for viewers who enjoyed the suspense and thrills of the original.
Abaddon's hauntings take a theatrical turn in Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire when a wealthy impresario invites a theater group to perform inside the hotel as a Faustian immersive experience. Doors slam with unflinching force, mannequins move around overnight, and the presence of Andrew Tully looms larger than ever before. When one of the actors vanishes, it sets the stage for cult ceremonies, violent apparitions, and a final mass killing.
The third entry trades intimacy for scale, opting for elaborate drama over subtle tension. As a result, audience responses were polarizing this time around. While some enjoyed the audacious change in scope and mythology, others felt the eerie subtlety of the first two was lost, and the effects occasionally undermined its creepiness. Still, Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire is ideal for viewers who enjoy elaborate horror setups and cult mythology.
Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor shatters expectations in the best way. Billed as a prequel, the story transports viewers to Carmichael Manor, where an online sleuth, her girlfriend, and her brother investigate a 1989 family murder tied to Abaddon. Viewers get to follow their descent through split-screen conference calls, home video reels, and eerie manor corridors where clown mannequins lurk and digital glitches reveal whispers of the past.
The response from viewers was largely positive, with many praising its atmosphere, haunting visuals, and seamless tie-in to earlier entries in the creepy film series. Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor is best suited for horror fans who want a fresh perspective on the franchise. It's claustrophobic when needed and expansive when it counts, which makes for excellent viewing.
Hell House LLC: Lineage follows Vanessa Shepherd (Elizabeth Vermilyea), who appeared in Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire, as she unravels a conspiracy that links Abaddon to Carmichael. What starts as a conspiracy investigation quickly turns into a full-blown nightmare, complete with ritual altars, spectral visitations, and plenty of callbacks to the franchise's earliest horrors. This time, writer-director Stephen Cognetti trades in the raw, found-footage style for a more polished cinematic look.
It's a bold shift that doesn't always land, and some longtime fans felt the bigger scope undercut the suffocating dread that made the first film so effective. Still, there are moments where the new approach pays off, particularly when those infamous clown mannequins return in ways that are as terrifying as ever. If you've been invested in Andrew Tully's cult and all its tangled lore, this finale is an essential watch.
