A look at the "Hell House" performed annually in October by the youth members of Trinity Church (Assemblies of God) in Cedar Hill, Texas (a Dallas suburb) — seen by over 10,000 visitors each year.
Texan director George Ratliff had unlimited access to families and church meetings, and he delivers fascinating psychological fare.
– Robert K. Elder,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Oct 2002
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The Trinity Assembly approaches the endeavor with a shocking lack of irony, and George Ratliff's documentary, Hell House, reflects their earnestness - which makes for a terrifying film.
– Dan Fienberg,
L.A. Weekly,
18 Oct 2002
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Lookin' for sin, American-style? Try Hell House, which documents the cautionary Christian spook-a-rama of the same name.
– J. Hoberman,
Village Voice,
12 Nov 2002
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As a director, Mr. Ratliff wisely rejects the temptation to make fun of his subjects.