Released in 2019, 3 From Hell is the third entry in Rob Zombie’s Firefly family trilogy. Below is my review of this horror movie.

3 From Hell is a horror film that follows the infamous trio of killers from the previous films, House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects. While the movie attempts to recapture the gritty and violent tone of its predecessors, it falls short in several ways.

One of the main issues with 3 From Hell is the lack of character development. The returning characters of Baby, Otis, and Captain Spaulding are given little to no depth or backstory, and the new characters introduced are not fleshed out enough to be memorable. As a result, it’s difficult to care about the fate of any of the characters, and their actions come off as gratuitous rather than meaningful.

While the previous movies were known for their excellent pacing, 3 From Hell was crammed with action and violence without giving the audience time to breathe, resulting in a disjointed narrative that jumps from one set piece to another without natural progression.

Despite these flaws, 3 From Hell does have its moments. The performances by Sheri Moon Zombie, Bill Moseley, and Richard Brake are entertaining, and the film’s aesthetic is as grungy and visceral as fans of the series would expect. There are also a few standout scenes that showcase the film’s potential, such as an intense jailbreak sequence that ramps up the tension and violence to a fever pitch.

3 From Hell is a disappointing follow-up to the previous films in the series. While it has moments of excitement and gore, it lacks the depth and coherence that made its predecessors so memorable. Fans of Rob Zombie’s previous work may find something to enjoy, but those looking for a genuinely satisfying horror experience may be better off looking elsewhere.

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