Boys from County Hell

Name: Boys from County Hell
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Released: April 22, 2021
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 56
Cast: Andrea Irvine, Fra Fee, Jack Rowan, John Lynch, Louisa Harland

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Shudder | Release Date (Streaming): April 22, 2021 | Not Rated

Starring: Andrea Irvine, Fra Fee, Jack Rowan, John Lynch, Louisa Harland, Marty Maguire, Michael Hough, Morgan C. Jones, Nigel O'Neill, Robert Nairne

Summary: Strange events unfold in Six Mile Hill – a sleepy Irish town that claims to have been traveled by the famed author Bram Stoker – when construction on a new road disrupts the alleged grave of Abhartach, a legendary Irish vampire said to have inspired Dracula. Deadly and sinister forces terrorize the work crew led by Francie Moffat and hisStrange events unfold in Six Mile Hill – a sleepy Irish town that claims to have been traveled by the famed author Bram Stoker – when construction on a new road disrupts the alleged grave of Abhartach, a legendary Irish vampire said to have inspired Dracula. Deadly and sinister forces terrorize the work crew led by Francie Moffat and his son Eugene, a free-spirited young man who prefers pints to pickaxes, and they’re forced to fight to survive the night while exposing the true horror that resides in the town’s local myth.… Expand

Director: Chris Baugh

Genre(s): Horror, Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 90 min

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Empire Jordan King

Aug 6, 2021

Combining genuine emotional stakes, biting black humour and enough blood and dismembered limbs to satisfy even seasoned gorehounds, Chris Baugh’s terrific, unorthodox vampire flick has got it where it Counts. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Apr 22, 2021

By the time Boys from County Hell works its way to its final face-offs, the film’s good humor and care for its characters is just as appealing as the gore. Vampire hounds might balk, but Boys from County Hell has it right: This is a story about people, not monsters. Read full review

Donald Clarke

Aug 6, 2021

The unreal feels real. The real feels even more real. A decidedly decent slice of bog horror. Read full review

The Playlist Kevin Jagernauth

Apr 30, 2021

There’s a more rewarding film in here had The Boys From County Hell pushed the humor a bit further, and pitched the scares a touch higher. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Nick Allen

Apr 22, 2021

Vampire stories can be so rote that it’s noticeable when the rules are even slightly changed, and that's when Boys from County Hell shows a little spark. But this is more the clear case of a horror movie that forgets to have fun. Read full review

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Dbizzle

Oct 3, 2021

Fantastic horror comedy gem! Very scenic and good story worth watching from beginning to end

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Rebecca31

Aug 24, 2021

Boys From County Hell is set in a small rural Irish town that claims to have been traveled by none other than the author of Dracula Bram Stoker. This turns out to be quite good for encouraging tourism for the local bar conveniently named “The Stoker” and if the tourists are feeling braveBoys From County Hell is set in a small rural Irish town that claims to have been traveled by none other than the author of Dracula Bram Stoker. This turns out to be quite good for encouraging tourism for the local bar conveniently named “The Stoker” and if the tourists are feeling brave enough they can venture out into the fields and visit the alleged grave of Abhartach, a legendary Irish vampire and quite possibly the inspiration for Dracula. Eugene (Jack Rowan) and his father Francie (Nigel O’Neill) begin construction work on a new road and disrupt Abhartach’s grave which unfortunately for the town accidently awaken the ancient Irish vampire. Eugene, his father and the construction crew must try to survive the night and the horrors they’ve brought down upon the whole town.

I know what you’re thinking, another vampire movie, has this not been done to death? Well I always appreciate when a film tries something different with the vampire genre. It may not be your conventional vampire film but I don’t mind when they change the rules a little, of course that’s not the same for all vampire movies (yeah I’m looking at you Twilight). Boys From County Hell has a simple story that wastes no time getting to the blood and gore. It also puts in time early on to develop the characters enough so you’re invested and care about them when the inevitable bloodbath starts. Sure it won’t exactly have you laughing like Shaun of the Dead but it does find a nice balance between horror and comedy, although it’s more horror than comedy but that didn’t bother me anyway. Yet you should be aware that the trailer might possibly make Boys From County Hell look funnier than it actually is. That being said, it’s great fun, highly entertaining and definitely worth your time to check out, particularly the horror fans. I understand not every cinema is showing this for some reason but if you have the opportunity to see Boys From County Hell either in the cinema or later on DVD be sure to check it out. Recommended for all the vampire/horror fans.… Expand

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jackcarlin18

Nov 17, 2021

Funny but never hilarious, often tense but never nail-biting, and thoroughly enjoyable yet never outright entertaining. Boys From County Hell is a neat and nifty Irish horror comedy which spins a fresh web on the tired vampire lore, leaving a fun if not airy blood-soaked romp to sink yourFunny but never hilarious, often tense but never nail-biting, and thoroughly enjoyable yet never outright entertaining. Boys From County Hell is a neat and nifty Irish horror comedy which spins a fresh web on the tired vampire lore, leaving a fun if not airy blood-soaked romp to sink your teeth into. It’s good while it lasts, but leaving a lasting impression it will not.… Expand

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