Plot
The film opens in 1989, with the Carmichael family mourning the death of Margaret Carmichael, who died from a car accident. Patrick in specific is unwilling to let the people who caused her death go without punishment. The film then cuts to a carnival in 1993, where a man named Troy Hopewell is attacked and killed by the evil clown from the prior films.
In present day the film primarily follows Vanessa, a bar owner and former TV personality who had been following Russell Wynn during the events of the third film. Ever since that night Vanessa has been experiencing both PTSD as well as strange visions and dreams about a run-down house. She has been seeing a psychiatrist, Dr. Farrel, who tells her that she has seen an increase in others experiencing the same symptoms after the death of three investigators at Carmichael Manor. While leaving therapy Vanessa comes across Bobby, a former employee and son of Troy Hopewell. He later calls Vanessa to tell her that they need to talk, only for the evil clown to murder him before she can receive his message. She is later informed of his death by Dr. Farell, leaving her stunned.
Vanessa later comes into contact with Alicia, a true crime author who had been working with Bobby. With his help Alicia was able to discover that Troy Hopewell and four of his friends had caused Margaret's car crash. Over the years they, along with several of their family members, have all gone missing or died under unusual circumstances. In every case, a red ball was found either near the body or last known location of the victim. This causes Vanessa to question why she has become involved, as her only tie to the death of Margaret is through her estranged husband. Later Tom is also attacked and killed by the evil clown. Vanessa awakens from a terrifying nightmare to find a red ball in her room.
Alicia is shown approaching Father David about exorcizing the evil in Carmichael Manor. Aware that she may not survive, Alicia gives Vanessa a copy of all of her research into the evil surrounding the town and Andrew Tully. She and Father David meet the home's caretaker, Donald, so they can enter the home to banish the evil. The two are unsuccessful and perish before they can leave the home. Meanwhile Vanessa has another dream of the dilapidated house, which she realizes is Tully's former home.
Through her visions Vanessa learns that Donald is actually an associate of Tully and together the two influenced Patrick to assist in their plans to build the Abaddon Hotel and start a cult, through which they hoped to become immortal. During the vision Donald acknowledges Vanessa as one of two children born to a woman Tully impregnated. The film ends with Vanessa coming back to reality, where she has been chasing a man she saw in front of Carmichael Manor. She recognizes him as her twin brother Mitchell, who she had previously thought dead, as the film ends abruptly..
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]
Reception
Box office
The film has a limited release to North America on August 20, 2025 and on Russia (CIS) on October 2, 2025. It also have a wide release to Australia and New Zealand on November 1, 2025, and earned $310,031 domestically and $340,625 in international box office. [13]
Critical response
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 27% of 15 critics' reviews are positive. [14]
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. [15] "
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. [16] "
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. [17] "
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