10 Horror Movies That Will Take You Straight to Hell

Description: This classic horror film tells the story of the Antichrist, whose birth heralds the arrival of Hell on Earth. It's a chilling exploration of prophecy and the battle between good and evil.

Fact: The film's eerie score by Jerry Goldsmith won an Oscar, and the film itself was nominated for Best Picture.

Description: Clive Barker's masterpiece introduces the Cenobites, demonic beings from another dimension, who are summoned by a puzzle box. The film explores themes of pleasure and pain, with Hell as the ultimate destination for those who seek forbidden experiences.

Fact: The character of Pinhead was not originally intended to be the main antagonist, but his popularity led to him becoming the face of the franchise.

Description: This film features a war in Heaven with angels descending to Earth, bringing with them a taste of Hell. It explores themes of divine justice and the nature of evil.

Fact: Christopher Walken's portrayal of the archangel Gabriel was critically acclaimed for its intensity.

Description: While not strictly about Hell, this film features Al Pacino as the Devil himself, manipulating a young lawyer into a life of sin and corruption, with Hellish consequences.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the original script, which had a more ambiguous conclusion.

Description: This sci-fi horror film takes viewers on a journey to a spaceship that has returned from a dimension that might as well be Hell itself. The crew encounters visions of their worst fears, making it a psychological descent into madness.

Fact: The film was originally much gorier, but scenes were cut to secure an R-rating. It has since become a cult classic for its unsettling atmosphere.

Description: Johnny Depp stars as a rare book dealer who uncovers a manuscript that could summon the Devil, leading him on a journey that blurs the lines between reality and Hell.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "The Club Dumas" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, but significantly deviates from the source material.

Description: Keanu Reeves plays a man who can see demons and angels, navigating a world where Hell is very real and very close. The film explores themes of redemption and the afterlife.

Fact: The character of John Constantine was originally from the DC Comics "Hellblazer" series, but the film took significant creative liberties.

Description: Although not explicitly about Hell, the cave system in this film serves as a metaphorical descent into a nightmarish underworld filled with predatory creatures, embodying the concept of Hell on Earth.

Fact: The film has two endings, one for the UK and one for the US, with the latter being more hopeful.

Description: Sam Raimi's return to horror features a loan officer cursed by a gypsy, leading her on a terrifying journey to avoid eternal damnation. The film's title is quite literal in its depiction of Hell.

Fact: The film was inspired by Raimi's own experience with a curse placed on him by a gypsy.

Description: This sequel focuses on a detective investigating a series of murders reminiscent of the Gemini Killer, with demonic forces at play. The film delves into the concept of possession and the eternal struggle between good and evil.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Legion" and was heavily edited by the studio, much to the dismay of director William Peter Blatty.