Hellmouth

Hellmouth (2014) is a film I stumbled upon on Tubi. The storyline follows a graveyard groundskeeper, played by Stephen McHattie, who's about to retire but is drawn into a journey to hell to save the soul of a young woman.

Directed by John Geddes (Creep Nation), the movie stars Stephen McHattie (Pontypool), Siobhan Murphy (The Sisterhood), Boyd Banks (Dawn of the Dead), Julian Richings (Man of Steel), and Bruce McDonald (Pontypool).

The film is shot in a Sin City-style format, which is visually captivating and engaging throughout. While the storyline and character development are a bit uneven, the striking cinematography and unique setting more than make up for it. McHattie's character is easy to root for, and as a mortician on the verge of retirement, the plot keeps you guessing where things will lead. There are some clever twists and turns, and an unconventional "love story" woven into the narrative. It's a refreshing take on the horror hero genre. Though far from perfect, Hellmouth is a visually distinctive film that's definitely worth checking out. I'd give it a 6/10.