Holy Hell Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Holy Hell.
Holy Hell Ending Explained: Holy Hell is the over-the-top, outrageous, sexually-deviant, blood-drenched story of Father Augustus Bane: a priest pushed too far who begins praying to a revolver and hunting down the gangsters who killed his parishioners. Directed by Ryan LaPlante, this 2015 horror film stars Ryan LaPlante (Father Augustus Bane), alongside Alyssa King as Amy Bonner, Luke LaPlante as Officer Blank, Shane Patrick McClurg as Sissy MacFarlane. Rated 4.3/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of Holy Hell?
Holy Hell is the over-the-top, outrageous, sexually-deviant, blood-drenched story of Father Augustus Bane: a priest pushed too far who begins praying to a revolver and hunting down the gangsters who killed his parishioners. In the vein of recent alternative horror/comedies like "Machete" and "Hobo with a Shotgun", HOLY HELL is a modern take on 60's and 70's B-Movie and Exploitation film tropes. The goal of this feature length movie is to break through every limit set by film, taste and reasonable societal behavior: all with anarchic glee.
Ryan LaPlante's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Ryan LaPlante (Father Augustus Bane)'s journey. In the vein of recent alternative horror/comedies like "Machete" and "Hobo with a Shotgun", HOLY HELL is a modern take on 60's and 70's B-Movie and Exploitation film tropes.
How Does Ryan LaPlante (Father Augustus Bane)'s Story End?
- Ryan LaPlante: Ryan LaPlante's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Alyssa King (Amy Bonner): Alyssa King's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Luke LaPlante (Officer Blank): Luke LaPlante's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Holy Hell Mean?
The ending of Holy Hell brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Ryan LaPlante's story may not satisfy all audiences.