This Way to Hell is directed by RyanCavalline, a supernatural horror-action film, about 78 minutes long. The main content revolves around the character Zaila (played by NikkiCarlson), a poor woman whose family was brutally murdered by murderers and left to die a brutal death. Before closing her eyes, Zaila signed a terrifying contract with a force from hell - exchanging her soul for the power of revenge.
From then on, Zaila became an uncompromising female warrior of hell, carrying within her pain and an unquenchable fire of revenge. She hunted down each person who caused the tragedy to her family. The scene where Zaila encountered each target, no matter how bloodthirsty or cruel the opponent was, all suffered the same fate - death by her hand. Each scene of violence, blood and supernatural aura highlighted the indomitable determination and transformation taking place in the main character's soul.
In addition to the horror element, the film also effectively exploits the inner side of Zaila. The image of her fighting is not only for revenge, but also a journey to face the darkness within, asking herself: does the power of hell really help her feel at peace? Or is she just gradually losing her soul because she is being consumed by darkness? This element is summarized by AppleTV in the description: “Her thirst for revenge consumes her, but with every life taken, she wonders if the darkness within her will ever be satisfied—or if it will ultimately consume her soul.” The film has a script written by both Ryan Cavalline and Eddie Benevich, who also plays a supporting role (“Vincent”), alongside Peter Blessel as “Homeless Demon” and Darla Brunnquell as “Mrs. Bonnano”.
Although the budget for the film was only about 10,000 USD, This Way to Hell still created intense fighting effects, along with a supernatural feeling of hell thanks to the ingenuity of the independent production team. In terms of reception, the film only received a low score on IMDb (about 4.9/10), showing mixed reactions from the audience. Some people praised the intensity and "fiery feminism" spirit, but there were also many opinions criticizing the film for being too bloody and lacking depth in drama. However, it is these weaknesses that make This Way to Hell a "grindhouse" style work - crude, brutal and extreme, very suitable for those who love supernatural revenge films. In short, This Way to Hell is an attractive movie viewing experience for action horror lovers, especially when enjoying a revenge full of fierceness and gloom. Although not suitable for the faint-hearted, the work is still worth watching if you are curious about expressing extreme pain and hatred through the lens of hell - where "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"
