10 Must-Watch Movies About Hell

Description: Although primarily about demonic possession, the film's climax involves an exorcism that can be seen as a battle against the forces of hell.

Fact: The film was nominated for ten Academy Awards, winning two, and its impact on horror cinema is still felt today.

Description: This horror classic introduces the Cenobites, demonic beings from another dimension, who are summoned by a puzzle box, offering a twisted version of hell.

Fact: Clive Barker, who wrote and directed the film, also created the Cenobite designs, drawing inspiration from punk culture.

Description: An archangel comes to Earth to find a soul to end a war in heaven, revealing a complex and dark side of the afterlife.

Fact: Christopher Walken's portrayal of the archangel Gabriel was critically acclaimed, adding depth to the film's supernatural elements.

Description: A young lawyer is lured to New York by a law firm run by the devil himself, leading to a moral and psychological descent into hell.

Fact: Al Pacino improvised much of his dialogue, including the famous "Vanity... definitely my favorite sin" line.

Description: This sci-fi horror film explores the concept of hell through a spaceship that has returned from a dimension resembling hell itself, bringing back something malevolent.

Fact: The film was originally much more graphic and disturbing, but scenes were cut to secure an R rating. It has since gained a cult following for its intense atmosphere.

Description: After dying in a car crash, a man journeys through heaven and hell to rescue his wife from her own personal hell, showcasing a more philosophical take on the afterlife.

Fact: The film used a combination of real locations and CGI to create the afterlife settings, winning an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Description: A rare book dealer is hired to authenticate a book that supposedly contains the key to summoning the devil, leading him into a world of occult and hellish intrigue.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "The Club Dumas" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, with significant changes made to the plot.

Description: John Constantine, a demon hunter, navigates between the world of the living and hell, trying to earn his way into heaven by sending demons back to hell.

Fact: Keanu Reeves underwent extensive training to perform his own stunts, including being set on fire for a scene.

Description: While not explicitly about hell, this film features a group of women trapped in a cave system that feels like a descent into an underworld, facing monstrous creatures.

Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in Scotland, adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere.

Description: A loan officer is cursed to be dragged to hell after denying an extension to an elderly woman, leading to a desperate fight against time and supernatural forces.

Fact: Sam Raimi directed this film, returning to his horror roots after the Spider-Man series, and it was shot in 30 days.