A young man returns from the asylum to orchestrate chilling revenge on his calculating aunt and cousins.
BELL FROM HELL
Who will escape the terror?
A young man is released from an asylum and returns home for revenge on his aunt and her three daughters, who had him declared insane in order to steal his inheritance.
Quick Answer
Bell from Hell is a 1973 Spanish-French horror thriller directed by Claudio Guerín Hill and Juan Antonio Bardem about a young man who, after being falsely declared insane and institutionalized by his relatives seeking his inheritance, returns home to exact a bizarre and vengeful retribution.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your revenge tales with a dash of psychotronic weirdness and family dysfunction cranked to eleven, Bell from Hell delivers. Between the abattoir set pieces and a hero who’s as much prankster as predator, this is Spanish giallo with a venomous sting.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Director Claudio Guerin Hill died in an accidental fall from the set's bell tower during production, requiring Juan Antonio Bardem to complete the film.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
The film is a rare example of Spanish giallo, delivering a nervy, surreal tone that sets it apart from Italian counterparts.
The protagonist’s weapons of choice are as unusual as his motives, featuring bees and hooks in his elaborate retribution schemes.
An aunt and her daughters plot to seize an inheritance, setting the stage for a twisted family power struggle.
From institutional gaslighting to slaughterhouse set pieces, the film’s settings mirror its psychological brutality.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Release from asylum and desire for revenge
Protagonist's elaborate revenge schemes
Psychological and physical torment of his aunt and cousins
Family home in rural Spain
Questions from the Vault
When was Bell from Hell released? +
Bell from Hell was released in 1973.
Who directed Bell from Hell? +
Bell from Hell was directed by Claudio Guerín Hill and Juan Antonio Bardem.
How long is Bell from Hell? +
Bell from Hell has a runtime of 106 minutes.
What genre is Bell from Hell? +
Bell from Hell is a horror and thriller film.
Where can I watch Bell from Hell? +
Bell from Hell is available to stream on SassyFlix.
