Reviewed by Peter DeHaan
Escape from Hell is an evangelistic drama in which a skeptical doctor is determined to disprove the existence of the afterlife.
Driven to desperation through a series of events, the intellectual healer plans to conduct a test: self-inducing a near-death experience, complete with a plan that trusted colleagues will arrive in time to resuscitate him, rescuing him from the brink of death.
What he ultimately discovers is not just a glimpse of heaven, but also the despair of hell, where he is ultimately sent.
The premise of this movie—a near-death trip to hell—is both intriguing and compelling.
The storyline is cleverly interwoven, moving easily between the present and the past, with the scene of hell providing a gripping understanding of what the netherworld might be like.
Despite these many positives, elements of this movie’s production are a bit lacking by current standards.
Therefore, the critical viewer should seek to enjoy this movie for its message, not for its making.
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Peter DeHaan writes about biblical Christianity to confront a status quo faith and live a life that matters. He seeks a fresh approach to following Jesus through the lens of Scripture, without the baggage of made-up traditions and meaningless practices.
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