Hell House LLC: Lineage

I'm honestly upset I paid to see this. It isn't even a complete movie. Despite being nearly two hours long, there's zero resolution. It's a bait ending that sets up for a conclusion, a conclusion I'm not at all looking forward to after this film.

There are a couple of creepy moments, but as far as standout scares, it's mostly been there, done that. All the cliches are present, including terrible writing and some equally bad acting. One scene in particular is so poorly written and pointless that I couldn't believe it made it past the cutting room floor. The dialogue was so bad at times, I wouldn't at all be surprised if I was told it was written by ChatGPT.

As a fan of these films, I'm really disappointed. I was lead to believe this would be the final film in the franchise, only to end with more questions than answers and a film that's little more than a montage of familiar scares and hanging plot threads.

I'm not even sure what I watched. This was honestly one of the worst movies I've seen in years. Everything from the story, to the acting, to the production was just awful. There is no way this should have even been released in theaters. I feel like I was robbed by paying for this.

I was a huge fan of this series (mainly parts 1 and 4), and I was excited for this installment. I knew it wouldn't be found footage style going into it but I still gave it a chance. I wish I hadn't. It was around 2 hours of flashbacks, and the main character dreaming, crying and screaming non-stop. Don't even get me started on the priest and the other main female character. Their acting was atrocious. I've seen better acting in high school plays.

I had such high hopes for this movie, and it was on my list of most anticipated movies of the summer. The worst part is that they said this was the final movie in the series, but it obviously isn't. I mean it likely will be, because of the negative reaction it is gettin,g which sucks because we won't ever get to see a true conclusion.

& just when we thought Cognetti learned from Lake of Fire, which is now very good, compared to Lineage. For a movie that was supposed to bring closure, instead brought confusion and multiple open-ended moments. As we are fans of the series... this installment is the weakest of the entry. It has been said this will be it... finished. If that is the case, in our opinion, completely ruined the franchise.

This was the worst horror movie I have ever seen. It was so corny and long for zero reason because there's no resolution. I wish I could sue for time wasted. The first few were soooo good but this was garbage. Not scary at all and the acting was terrible. I won't even go and see the last one now because I am so mad about this one lol.

A film by Terror Films Releasing, Hell House LLC: Lineage breaks free from the franchise's found footage roots and in doing so, delivers what might just be its most powerful, polished, and emotionally resonant chapter yet. Directed by Stephen Cognetti, this narrative style film pummels the senses with claustrophobic dread while untangling decades of blood soaked lore.

Visually refined but emotionally raw, the film blends a chilling atmosphere with a captivating storyline: Vanessa Shepherd (Elizabeth Vermilyea) is hounded by nightmarish visions and inexplicable murders that connect her fate to the Abaddon Hotel, Carmichael Manor, and an ancestral curse. As secrets unravel across decades, the pieces fall into place in a stunning payoff.

Cognetti's directorial leap into a traditional narrative reveals a wise, thrilling gamble: the scares are bigger, the emotional stakes deeper, and the unfolding mystery more satisfying than ever.

This is not just a horror movie it's an experience. From the first chilling frame to the gut-punch of a final scene, this film grips you by the throat and never lets go.

The atmosphere? Suffocating in the best way. The tension? Unrelenting. Every sound, shadow, and silence is weaponized to keep you on edge. And the scares oh, the scares. No cheap jump scares here. These are the kind that crawl under your skin and nest there for days.

The performances are phenomenal. You believe every scream, every tear, every descent into madness. And the direction? Meticulous. Every shot feels like it was pulled straight from a waking nightmare.

What truly sets this apart, though, is its depth. This isn't horror for the sake of horror. There's meaning here grief, guilt, isolation woven seamlessly into the terror. It's a story that haunts as much as it horrifies.

For long time fans, Lineage is a triumph. A fitting capstone that brings closure while inviting you to revisit earlier entries with fresh eyes. And for newcomers, it stands strong as a supernatural mystery with style, substance, and terror.

Marcel Aube.