Portal to Hell

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Portal to Hell

2025

1h 33m

Comedy

Horror

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Dunn is a debt collector. His life of routine is interrupted when a portal to hell appears in his local laundromat. A demon follows and explains in no uncertain terms that he's there to drag Dunn's neighbor, Mr. Bobshank, to hell. Bobshank owes a debt. Helping people pay their debts is what Dunn does best. A deal is offered -- three souls to save Bobshank. Dunn says no. But one of his debtors follows him to the laundromat and well... once you do one, what's another two? Dunn makes good on his end of the bargain. But the portal stays. The demon explains. Who gets into heaven isn't up to God or the Devil. It's up to you. Bobshank hasn't forgiven himself. Dunn can convince Bobshank to do just that. Or find a 4th soul. The question Dunn has to answer is if you throw away everyone that's made mistakes, who's left?

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Anastasia Elfman

Film Threat

Oct 2, 2026

6/10

Portal to Hell ultimately feels like a movie caught between two conflicting speeds: a slow, meditative character piece and a blood-soaked demonic comedy. I just wish it had cranked up the latter a few more notches.

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

Sep 25, 2026

Any movie that asks us to accept a washing machine as a gateway to Hell is already operating on my wavelength, but it’s the heart beneath all that weirdness that ultimately makes it memorable.

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Karina Adelgaard

Heaven of Horror

Sep 7, 2026

4/5

PORTAL TO HELL is a deliciously diabolical horror-comedy that speaks to the darkest corners of my genre-hybrid-loving heart. It’s character-driven, with camp and kitsch moments at every turn, yet never forgets the...

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Kat Hughes

THN

Aug 28, 2025

3/5

What begins as a quirky and zany slice of midnight madness evolves into something softer, more introspective and sombre. This might not make it the most accessible late night movie, but is certainly one that opens up the channels for self-reflection.

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Rebecca Sayce

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Aug 27, 2025

4/5

Portal To Hell demonstrates an expert craft of both genre stylings and comedy, as well as careful worldbuilding and character creation that help to weave an emotional, uplifting narrative that embraces all the flaws of mankind.

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

May 8, 2025

This one is surprisingly profound with thoughtful writing and a sincere message of forgiveness and acceptance. It’s got style, smarts, and a unique spin on morality.

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Dunn is a debt collector. His life of routine is interrupted when a portal to hell appears in his local laundromat. A demon follows and explains in no uncertain terms that he's there to drag Dunn's neighbor, Mr. Bobshank, to hell. Bobshank owes a debt. Helping people pay their debts is what Dunn does best. A deal is offered -- three souls to save Bobshank. Dunn says no. But one of his debtors follows him to the laundromat and well... once you do one, what's another two? Dunn makes good on his end of the bargain. But the portal stays. The demon explains. Who gets into heaven isn't up to God or the Devil. It's up to you. Bobshank hasn't forgiven himself. Dunn can convince Bobshank to do just that. Or find a 4th soul. The question Dunn has to answer is if you throw away everyone that's made mistakes, who's left?

Director: Woody Bess, Woody Bess
Producer: Trey Holland, Lucas Ford, Trey Holland, Lucas Ford
Screenwriter: Woody Bess, Woody Bess
Production Co: Ford Films, Hello Moon, Little Shadows
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 33m

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