Hell House LLC

Hell House LLC is a 2017 American found footage horror film directed by Stephen Cognetti and written by Jay Alan Carroll, Stephen Cognetti, and Sonny Laguna. The film's narrative begins five years after the catastrophic incident at the 12 Steps Rehabilitation Center, also known as Luperon Hotel, a rundown and foreboding structure in upstate New York. The year prior to the incident, 12 Steps was converted into a haunted attraction called the 13 Steps, with the promise of an unparalleled experience for thrill-seeking fans of the horror genre. However, as the opening night approached, something inexplicably malfunctions, leading to the tragic deaths of 15 people, including staff and tourists. This eerie event sent shockwaves across the country, sparking intense debates regarding safety and the ethics of horror-themed events. Fast-forward to five years later, the remnants of the ill-fated haunted house still stand as an abandoned and foreboding monument. A documentary crew, consisting of a seasoned director, Steve Gonzales, and his team, set out to uncover the truth behind the devastating tragedy. Armed with cameras to film their experience for the benefit of their upcoming documentary, the team embarks on a perilous journey to the 12 Steps Rehabilitation Center. Steve and his crew, comprising Josh, Ashlee, and a mysterious individual who prefers anonymity, set out to document their adventure. They meticulously recreate the original haunted house experience, adhering to the original concept devised by the ill-fated 13 Steps creators. Their intentions are twofold: first, to expose the dark past surrounding the ill-fated event through their documentary, and second, to challenge their own sanity by confronting the horrors firsthand. Upon entering the abandoned structure, the crew is immediately engulfed by a sense of unease. Their initial excitement gradually dissipates as they realize the magnitude of the disaster that unfolded here. A series of gruesome artifacts, along with cryptic signs left behind by previous investigators, serve as a haunting reminder of the unsolved mystery surrounding the tragedy. As they delve deeper into the decaying building, the crew begins to unravel a twisted narrative surrounding the 12 Steps' sinister past. They discover a cryptic journal belonging to one of the deceased staff members that hints at the presence of supernatural forces within the building. It is during this time that the crew begins to experience the first signs of paranormal disturbances. Paranormal incidents escalate as the crew continues their investigation, with inexplicable noises, disembodied voices, and inexplicable movement all conspiring to erode their grip on reality. It soon becomes apparent to Steve that his crew members' perceptions of what is real and what is manufactured have become distorted, creating a muddled and confusing line between the actual events and those created for their documentary. The further they progress into their investigation, the more the crew becomes increasingly disillusioned and detached from their true purpose. The tension builds until it becomes clear that the crew, despite their best efforts to maintain control, are mere pawns in a sinister and unfathomable game. Unbeknownst to them, they are walking right into a web of terror that will consume them entirely. In a chilling climax, Steve's crew finally uncovers a ghastly revelation – the 12 Steps Rehabilitation Center has a dark and unsettling past that has awakened an ancient evil that has claimed the lives of numerous individuals. The crew ultimately meets a brutal and unforgiving end, succumbing to the merciless forces that await them within the haunted structure. Hell House LLC culminates with an unflinching commentary of the horrors that people are willing to push themselves through for the sake of entertainment. It challenges viewers to think critically about the true nature of fear and what drives people to confront the darkest corners of the human experience. As the surviving footage ends abruptly and inexplicably, it leaves behind a haunting question: is this merely the account of a documentary crew or a real-life horror story born out of the depths of human depravity?