Hellcat – FrightFest 2025 Movie Review
First Reaction – Hellcat keeps you on edge and balances the potential truth perfectly.
Director: Brock Bodell
Writer: Brock Bodell (Screenplay)
Cast
- Dakota Gorman (Faces Without Eyes)
- Todd Terry
- Jordan Mullins (The Bikeriders)
- Elise Horn
- Liz Atwater (The Legend of Lake Hollow)
Plot: A woman wakes in the back of a moving camper trailer with a badly infected wound. A voice from the truck towing it tells her they must reach a doctor within the hour or she’ll suffer a horrific fate.
Runtime: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Hellcat starts when Lena (Gorman) wakes up locked in the back of a camper van. The driver Clive (Terry) tries to keep her calm, with a warning she has become infected. He is trying to save her from turning into something horrific. However, Lena begins to question his claims.
As the journey continues, the battle for control and freedom take over. Lena and Clive both have claims to be right and it is whether one will believe the other before it is too late.
Verdict on Hellcat
Recap
The movie follows a young woman who finds herself trapped moving camper van. She has been attacked and the drive believes she has been infected. However, the as the journey continues, it becomes a battle to see who is telling the truth or what could happen.
Best Parts
This movie does an excellent job of mixing up what could be happening. It keeps us on edge with the concept Clive is telling the truth balances it if a mistaken kidnapping. This presents a tense thriller which keeps us on edge throughout. The performances are wonderful and keep you on edge throughout the movie. Where this truly shines in from the way people show signs of believing what they want in life.
Final Thoughts –Hellcat is a tense thriller which keeps you guessing throughout.
