Helltown
Synopsis
In 1974, President Ford ordered the evacuation of Boston, OH. Theories as to why included the cover up of a mutation-causing chemical spill; extreme paranormal activity; and Boston being taken over by a satanic cult. But what really happened in Helltown?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Cheel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Cheel
- Original Title
- Helltown
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Destination America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Cheel
Jay Cheel
Cabot McNenly
Fay Yu, Coral Aiken, Karen Harnisch, Daniel Montgomery
Department Leadership Roster
Cabot McNenly
Director of Photography
Hanna Puley
Production Design
Coral Aiken
Producer
Karen Harnisch
Producer
Daniel Montgomery
Producer
Jay Cheel
Writer
Jay Cheel
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Helltown
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What is Helltown about?
In 1974, President Ford ordered the evacuation of Boston, OH. Theories as to why included the cover up of a mutation-causing chemical spill; extreme paranormal activity; and Boston being taken over by a satanic cult. But what really happened in Helltown?
Who directed Helltown?
Helltown was directed by Jay Cheel.
Who stars in Helltown?
The principal cast of Helltown includes Brandon Terry, Michael Lipka, Darren White, Derek Bogart, Jorja Cadence.
When was Helltown released and how long is it?
Helltown was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.