Hell House LLC: Lineage

"A blood bond rooted in evil."

2025 1h 48m EN

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★4.7TMDB · 53

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Synopsis

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After a near-death experience, Vanessa Shepherd faces nightmares in Abaddon. As mysterious deaths occur around her, she discovers her connection to the Abaddon Hotel, Carmichael Manor, and decades of unexplained murders.

“A blood bond rooted in evil.”

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Cast

Elizabeth Vermilyea
Vanessa Shepherd
Searra Sawka
Alicia Cavalini
Mike Sutton
Father David
Joe Bandelli
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Cayla Berejikian
Catherine Carmichael
Victoria Andrunik
Margaret Carmichael
Gideon Berger
Patrick Carmichael
Bridget Rose Perrotta
Margot Bentley

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Stephen Cognetti
Writers: Stephen Cognetti
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released last year.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Hell House LLC Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Stephen Cognetti, shot by Brian Keenan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Karl Preusser. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Elizabeth Vermilyea and Searra Sawka and Mike Sutton carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A blood bond rooted in evil.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32916228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Stephen Cognetti directs. Brian Keenan behind the camera. Karl Preusser scores. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2Part of the "Hell House LLC Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Stephen Cognetti, shot by Brian Keenan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Karl Preusser. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Elizabeth Vermilyea and Searra Sawka and Mike Sutton carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "A blood bond rooted in evil.".
7IMDB entry: tt32916228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 53 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Brian Keenan
Original score: Karl Preusser
Production design: Sophie S. Schneider
Costume design: Sophie S. Schneider
Makeup / hair: Sara Ritmiller
Sound: Connor Leander
Runtime: 108 min · 1h 48m
Status: Released
Box office: $716,546
Original language: EN
IMDB: Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025)

Part of

Hell House LLC Collection

The film, shot as a documentary, follows a group of Halloween haunted house creators as they prepare for the 2009 opening of their popular haunted attraction Hell House.

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Stephen Cognetti

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What people are saying

JMEXPLORE2025-08-12
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) "A Masterclass in Terror – Unforgettable from Start to Finish" A film by Terror Films Releasing, Hell House LLC: Lineage breaks free from the franchise’s found‑footage roots—and in doing so, delivers what might just be its most powerful, polished, and emotionally resonant chapter yet. Directed by Stephen Cognetti, this narrative‑style film pummels the senses with claustrophobic dread while untangling decades of blood‑soaked lore. Visually refined but emotionally raw, the film blends a chilling atmosphere with a captivating storyline: Vanessa Shepherd (Elizabeth Vermilyea) is hounded by nightmarish visions and inexplicable murders that connect her fate to the Abaddon Hotel, Carmichael Manor, and an ancestral curse. As secrets unravel across decades, the pieces fall into place in a stunning payoff. Cognetti’s directorial leap into a traditional narrative reveals a wise, thrilling gamble: the scares are bigger, the emotional stakes deeper, and the unfolding mystery more satisfying than ever. This is not just a horror movie—it's an experience. From the first chilling frame to the gut-punch of a final scene, this film grips you by the throat and never lets go. The atmosphere? Suffocating in the best way. The tension? Unrelenting. Every sound, shadow, and silence is weaponized to keep you on edge. And the scares—oh, the scares. No cheap jump scares here. These are the kind that crawl under your skin and nest there for days. The performances are phenomenal. You believe every scream, every tear, every descent into madness. And the direction? Meticulous. Every shot feels like it was pulled straight from a waking nightmare. What truly sets this apart, though, is its depth. This isn't horror for the sake of horror. There's meaning here—grief, guilt, isolation—woven seamlessly into the terror. It's a story that haunts as much as it horrifies. For long‑time fans, Lineage is a triumph—a fitting capstone that brings closure while inviting you to revisit earlier entries with fresh eyes. And for newcomers, it stands strong as a supernatural mystery with style, substance, and terror. ~Marcel Aube
patient12026-01-01
★ 8/10
Time hopping and tragedy, all the hallmark symbols of terror and pain languishing for those who'veseem or been through trauma. We appear to have forewarning before the calamities befall our characters, and there still seems to actually be a certain logic that helps hold the story but leaves large enough gaps for individual intrigue. So far, this has the creepiest atmosphere of the series, without needing all the jump scares gags, and the torment is simply sublime. I know this is a found footage series, but honestly, this film enriches the story, as there should truly be no end.

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