This is a low-budget horror movie in 8 parts. I
enjoyed it. I can't stand shows like "American Horror Story"
or "Ash Vs. Evil Dead" because they're too gory and gross
for me. This one is more creepy and scary, like an
older movie. Sure, it's not going to be fantastic
writing, and some of the dialogue is corny, but otherwise,
it's pretty good TV fare.
WETV aired the first 7 episodes on November 27. You can
watch all on iTunes, VOD, Google Play et al. Clearly,
WETV either didn't think the show was that great, or they
couldn't afford to order more episodes....? Who knows, but I
think it's worth watching. I'm not saying it's the best show
in the world, but it's not bad. I would have loved to have
watched it on Halloween, for instance.
It has some good actors, like star Mena Suvari, and
Lamman Rucker as a priest. Suvari plays a woman named
Maria who has a demon inside of her. She and her brother use
the demon (named Abigail) to exorcise other people infested
with demons. She eats the souls of other demons.
Apparently their dad (Bill Irwin) was a creepy cult leader
killed by the government, and now he's back as a strong
demon, with other demons, to wreak revenge on the city of
Charleston. Maria and her brother, David (Zachary Booth),
who's a drug addict, want to get Abigail out of Maria.
Check it out!
MORE INFORMATION:
AFTER FOOD, FOOTBALL AND FIGHTING FOR BARGAINS, SETTLE IN
WITH WE tv FOR AN ALL-NIGHT BLACK FRIDAY BINGE
OF THE NETWORK’S NEW SCRIPTED
THRILLER, “SOUTH OF
HELL”
Entire Original Series Will Make its WE tv Debut on Friday,
November 27; Available Next Day on VOD, Download to Own and
TVE with
Bonus Content on WEtv.com
NEW YORK, NY, October 15, 2015
-- WE tv announced today that it will offer its next
scripted series, “South
of Hell,” as
a true programming event – rolling out all seven episodes
of the supernatural thriller in
order in a Black Friday Binge, beginning at
6 pm ET/PT on Friday,
November 27. All episodes of
the series will premiere back-to-back as the suspense and
drama unfolds and escalates over seven intense hours. At
the conclusion of the binge, the
entire series will be available on VOD, download to own and
TVE platforms.
“As viewer demand rises for TV Everywhere opportunities and
audiences increasingly binge watch their favorite content,
rolling out this entire series on one night and making it
available immediately on alternate platforms is a great way
to super serve our fans,” said Marc Juris, WE tv’s
president.
To support this “Black Friday Binge” event, WE tv will offer
live, shareable GIFs inside the WE tv app during the linear
premiere, and exclusive bonus content on WEtv.com, including
behind-the-scenes videos and photos, cast interviews and
more.
About “South of
Hell”
Charleston, South Carolina is an
elusive city with many faces and the perfect home for Maria
Abascal (Mena Suvari, “Chicago Fire”), a stunning,
30-year-old demon-hunter-for-hire. Alongside her brother,
David (Zachary Booth, “Keep the Lights On”), she is skilled
and fearless in her pursuit of the
demons that live in others. Like those that she hunts,
Maria is divided within herself, struggling with her own
demon, Abigail, who resides inside of
her, feeding on the evil Maria exorcises from others. Maria
and Abigail share a soul and a destiny, but as Maria
desperately tries to overtake Abigail, she will discover how
far Abigail will go to remain a part of
her.
The cast also includes: Bill Irwin (“CSI”) as Enos Abascal,
Maria and David’s father and cult leader; Drew Moerlein
(“V/H/S”) as Dusty, Maria’s neighbor; Lamman Rucker (“Meet
the Browns”) as Rev. Elijah Bledsoe, a priest with a strong
attraction to Maria; Paulina Singer (“How to Make It In
America”) as the Reverend’s daughter, Grace; Lydia
Hearst (“Cabin Fever: Patient Zero”) as southern belle
Charlotte Roberts; Slate Holmgren (“The Amazing Spider-Man
2”) as the local drug dealer, Sweetmouth; and Lauren
Velez (“Dexter”) as Tetra, a spiritual informant.
“South of
Hell” is produced by Sonar
Entertainment and Blumhouse Television. The premiere
episode was written by Matt Lambert. James Manos, Jr.
(“Dexter,” “The Shield,” “The Sopranos”) is executive
producer and showrunner. Jason Blum of
Blumhouse Productions (“Paranormal Activity,” “Insidious,”
“Sinister”) also serves as executive producer, along with
Gerard Bocaccio, Stewart Till, Gene Stein, Erica Motley and
Eli Roth.
In addition to Roth, an array of
respected directors shepherded individual episodes
of “South
of Hell,”
including Ti West (“House of the
Devil,” “The Sacrament”), Rachel Talalay (“Doctor Who,”
“Tank Girl”), Jennifer Lynch (“The Walking Dead,” “Teen
Wolf”) and Jeremiah Chechik (“Helix,” “Reign”).
About WE tv
With compelling, can’t miss unscripted shows and dramatic
scripted series, WE tv’s programming is fueled by
personalities and relationships filled with purpose and
passion. WE tv welcomes everyone and creates an inclusive
experience across all platforms: on TV, online, on demand,
and social media, embracing how today’s digitally savvy,
socially engaged audiences connect through content, using it
as a catalyst to drive conversation and build community. WE
tv is owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc., and its
sister channels include AMC, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV.
WE tv is available to over 86 million U.S. homes. WE tv:
All In.
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