Hellhole (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1985, Hellhole is an action, thriller, drama and horror film directed by Pierre De Moro, running about 96 minutes. “CAPTIVES... Stripped Naked, Forced To Submit To The Ultimate Experiment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unlucky woman’s mother is murdered by a scarf-wielding killer named Silk, leaving the woman injured, traumatised and suffering from amnesia. She’s committed to a mental institution, where Silk follows her, looking for the papers he was trying to get from her mother. And Silk’s only the beginning of her problems, since the asylum is run by a mad doctor, performing experiments in chemical lobotomies!
Who’s in it. Hellhole stars Ray Sharkey as Silk, Judy Landers as Susan, Mary Woronov as Dr. Fletcher and Marjoe Gortner as Dr. Dane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hellhole has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hellhole page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hellhole tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hellhole (1985)?
- In US, Hellhole is available to stream on YouTube TV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hellhole worth watching?
- Hellhole holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hellhole?
- Hellhole stars Ray Sharkey, Judy Landers, Mary Woronov, Marjoe Gortner and Richard Cox.
- When was Hellhole released?
- Hellhole was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.