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Hellhounds takes the shape of an old biker movie in some ways. In other ways, the shape can be more terrifying. Especially werewolves. I have seen a lot of biker movies, so I know it was done before in Werewolves on Wheels. However, no matter how many times I see these types of movies, it give me pure enjoyment. It’s campy and fun. It’s good to see the art of the werewolf biker coming back after it left us back in the ’70s.
Either way, Hellhounds is an excellent mix of both these styles. It’s modern enough to be acknowledged as movies such as Hell Ride. Let’s get to it.
Synopsis
Alias Nathaniel (Burns Skinwalker, 2001) and a rival gang led by Lucella (Eva Hamilton, Mutilator 2, 2023) face off for territory and food sources. As Alias and his new friend travel the country, hunting Lucella. It becomes a fight for their lives when they meet in the middle for a big showdown.
Robert Conway (Exit to Hell 2013) wrote and directed the film.
Takeaway
The premise is a better plot because it’s more modern and sophisticated. These aren’t your normal weekend riders. Their werewolf gangs are all they care about besides their bikes. They are true biker gangs out for blood. Lucella uses sex appeal. while Alias is your typical-looking biker, I kind of wish they would have been a bit more creative with the character, but that’s the only gripe I have. The movie is great. As I said before. It took classic movies and made a modern, much gorier version. Not that there is a ton of gore, but enough to make me happy. Though the characters try to live that ’70s lifestyle, they pull it off nicely.
Word of Warning
If you are looking for a big feature movie, look somewhere else. One thing I like is the independent revival, especially for moves like Hellhounds. The passion is there without millions of dollars. There’s so much more spirit among the cast and crew. Everyone pulls together to do their part. It’s like GWAR making their costumes, sets, props, and more. I feel like this movie has that same magic. It was greatly appreciated that this wasn’t a redundant werewolf movie. What also didn’t let me down was the overproduction of boobies. They were few and far between and I love that fact. That’s just a cheap idea for viewers if you ask me.
In The End…
There weren’t many shocking moments. It’s almost a slow burn with more action than horror, but interesting enough to keep you watching. Sometimes people give the movies that sound stupid to them a chance. Hellhounds is at least worth one watch. I have a lot of movies that fall into the “check it out later” when it comes to modern horror, but I still give everything a chance. I am glad I didn’t sleep on this movie, as the “realistic” fad isn’t my cup of tea. I avoid things like A24 movies. Not putting them down, it’s just not my style. My style is right here. It brings back all types of nostalgia before we had True Blood or Twilight.
Hellhounds is a movie you don’t want to sleep on, there is so much potential here for movies like this.
