Hell House LLC: Lineage

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Hell House LLC: Lineage
Hell House LLC Lineage Logo.jpeg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Stephen Cognetti
Screenplay byStephen Cognetti
Based onCharacters
by Stephen Cognetti
Produced byJoe Bandelli
Starring
  • Elizabeth Vermilyea
  • Searra Sawka
  • Mike Sutton
  • Joe Bandelli
CinematographyBrian Keenan
Production
companies
Cognetti Films
Shudder
Distributed byTerror Films
Iconic Events
Release date
  • August 20, 2025 (2025-08-20)
Running time
108 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$308,826 [2] [3]

Hell House LLC: Lineage is a 2025 American horror film written and directed by Stephen Cognetti. It serves as the fifth and final installment in the Hell House LLC franchise. [4] Produced by Joe Bandelli, it stars Elizabeth Vermilyea, Searra Sawka, and Mike Sutton. [5]

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Synopsis

The film is about the continuity of the storyline of Vanessa Shepard, portrayed by Elizabeth Vermilyea, who is haunted by visions and nightmares in the town of Abaddon. As mysterious deaths occur around her, she uncovers connections to the Abaddon Hotel and the Carmichael Manor, delving into decades of unexplained murders.

Cast

Production

In July 2024, a fifth installment titled Hell House LLC: Lineage was announced with a teaser trailer. [6] Filming began on October 29, 2024. [7] [8] In an interview, Cognetti said that the film is a non-found footage film unlike to its predecessor. He said:

Yes, non-found footage, and I think it will be the scariest of them all. [9]

He also added that the best way to experience the final chapter is to watch it in theaters. [10]

Marketing

On June 3, 2025, another teaser trailer was released and revealing the returning characters from other installment in the franchise including the Carmichael siblings from Hell House LLC Origins: The Carmichael Manor as well as Elizabeth Vermilyea as Vanessa Shephard who was resurrected in Hell House LLC III: Lake of Fire . [10]

Release

The film was released theatrically in the United States in August 20, 2025, [11] before releasing on Shudder in October. [12]

Reception

Box office

The film released on August 20, 2025, and earned $86,861 on its first day, $57,493 in the second day and $308,826 on its first week. [2]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 21% of 14 critics' reviews are positive. [13]

Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com gave the film a rating of 1.5/4, saying, "The overwritten plotting drags down any attempt to care about what’s happening or to get lost in the terror. [14] "

Meagan Navarro of Bloody Disgusting rated the film 1.5 out of 5. "That it’s not scary at all means that there’s nothing to grab hold of for anyone except maybe the franchise’s most devoted fans. [15] "

Matt Donato of Daily Dead gave the film a rating of 2/5, and wrote that, "Lineage does the opposite of going out with a bang, instead opting to leave every door wide open—without the accompanying intrigue to explore further. [16] "

References

  1. ↑ "Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025)". The Numbers. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Hell House LLC: Lineage (2025) - Financial Information". The Numbers . Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Hell House LLC: Lineage". Box Office Mojo . IMDb . Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ Scott, Ryan (July 12, 2024). "HELL HOUSE LLC Franchise Continues With LINEAGE In 2025". Fangoria . Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Squires, John (May 16, 2025). "'Hell House LLC: Lineage' Releasing in Theaters This August! [Poster]". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Squires, John (July 12, 2024). "'Hell House LLC: Lineage' Teaser Trailer – Fifth Installment Comes to Shudder in 2025". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  7. ↑ Navarro, Meagan (October 29, 2024). "'Hell House LLC: Lineage' – Filming Underway on "Scariest" and Potentially Final Entry". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  8. ↑ Hamman, Cody (29 October 2024). "Hell House LLC: Lineage is now filming and might be the final chapter for the franchise". JoBlo.com . Retrieved December 24, 2024.
  9. ↑ Eddy, Cheryl (April 3, 2025). "Stephen Cognetti on Making the Leap from Hell House LLC to 825 Forest Road". Gizmodo . Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  10. 1 2 T, Amber (June 3, 2025). "The Clown Creeps Closer In New HELL HOUSE LLC: LINEAGE Teaser". Fangoria . Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  11. ↑ Boccella, Maggie (May 15, 2025). "There's Something In The Walls In HELL HOUSE LLC: LINEAGE Poster". Fangoria . Retrieved May 16, 2025.
  12. ↑ Squires, John (April 8, 2025). "'Hell House LLC: Lineage' – The Clown Returns in Official Teaser for Franchise's Final Film". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Hell House LLC: Lineage". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  14. ↑ Tallerico, Brian (August 21, 2025). "Reviews Hell House LLC: Lineage". RogerEbert.com . Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  15. ↑ Navarro, Meagan (August 19, 2025). "'Hell House LLC: Lineage' Review – Exposition Heavy Fifth Entry Forgets to Scare". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  16. ↑ Donato, Matt (August 21, 2025). "Review: HELL HOUSE LLC: LINEAGE is a Disappointing Addition to Franchise Lore". Daily Dead. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
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