Whether or not you believe in a real or actual Hell, the name still evokes very powerful images. It’s terror, unending physical torment. Or it can be the enduring pain of a mind in torment.
Below (not quite that far below, but close) is the Kali Krew’s choices for books, movies, and games that have a Hell of a good story!
And Hell Followed: An Anthology
Carnacki: Heaven and Hell by William Meikle
Comfortable in Hell: The Beginning by Karen Anne Carpenter
Check out Nico’s review of Comfortable in Hell
From Hell by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
Check out The Halloween Countdown page for Hellbound Heart
Hell’s Teeth (Phoebe Harkness #1) by James Fahy
Hell’s Waiting Room by C.V. Hunt
A Lush and Seething Hell: Two Tales of Cosmic Horror by John Hornor Jacobs
Movies
CarousHELL
Drag Me to Hell
From Hell
Hellboy
Hell Girl
Hellraiser
The Legend of Hell House
Motel Hell
Green Hell
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
Hellsign
Michigan: Report from Hell
Gracie must find this game since it looks like it’s the rare game that falls into the “so bad it’s good” territory
Are there any Hellish goof reads we might have missed? Any movies we should watch?
There was a surprising lack of horror games with the word ‘Hell’ in the title even though quite a few either take place in Hell or have demonic characters. Did I miss any?
Let us know, down below!
GracieKat was the first co-host of Sci-Fi & Scary, Lilyn’s partner-in-crime, and sub-head of the Kali Krew. She reviews horror books, movies, and games for the site. She also does a weekly Focus on the Frightful feature, and is the site list-maker. She is also in control of the Sci-Fi & Scary podcast which will relaunch soon.
