Hi all!

Today I am reviewing Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor. This is a prequel to the Hell House LLC franchise. In this instalment, internet sleuths travel to the Carmichael Manor; site of the 1989 Carmichael family murders. There, they find a terror that has lurked in the shadows long before Hell House LLC. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

WHAT WORKED:

This felt like the perfect return to form, found footage excellence. The last two Hell House LLC films have been so atrocious, it was nice to see the prequel come through. It had many chilling moments, slowly building to a gory end. There was such a claustrophobic feel to the Carmichael Manor. I think going down this path was a clever move for the directors. When in doubt, create an origin story. Also, we get more information on the lore, but I won’t spoil it!

WHAT DIDN’T WORK:

My biggest gripe lay with the main characters. They were pretty insufferable. I definitely wasn’t rooting for them; consistently questioning their intelligence. I also don’t always think their justification for holding a camera made sense.

OVERALL STAR RATING: 

I gave it 3.5/5 stars. It was highly enjoyable and worth a watch!

Thank you so much for reading! Have you seen The Carmichael Manor?

Peace & Love xoxo