...and just after Origins felt like it was turning things in a decent direction finally (it was the first Hell House movie i liked without reservation) we end up here. i know i complained about the clown multiple times now but this time it's like they didn't even try with the scares? visuals are solid so this wasn't a complete wash but somebody please get Cognetti away from this series. 825 Forest Road doesn't look so hot either but at least it doesn't have the baggage of a convoluted (and shifting from movie to movie) background like Hell House does. would love to see him tackle something completely different and outside of a supernatural horror-ish realm even. really relieved i didn't drag my ass to a theater to watch this tbh.

This is so fucking bad. Please don’t waste your time.

Budget so low they don’t even show the kills

I've genuinely found something to enjoy in each of the Hell House movies. This was the exception.

Time hopping and tragedy, all the hallmark symbols of terror and pain languishing for those who'veseem or been through trauma.   We appear to have forewarning before the calamities befall our characters, and there still seems to actually be a certain logic that helps hold the story but leaves large enough gaps for individual intrigue.   So far, this has the creepiest atmosphere of the series, without needing all the jump scares gags, and the torment is simply sublime.   I know this is a found footage series, but honestly, this film enriches the story, as there should truly be no end.