'Highway to Hell' certainly is a gem of a film! This was so much better than expected! It is an action-packed adventure horror comedy the felt like a cross between 'Nightbreed' and 'Mad Max'.
Chad Lowe and Kristy Swanson star as young couple Charlie and Rachel, who secretly run away to Las Vegas to get married. However, when they take a road they've been warned against, they're pulled over by Hellcop (CJ Graham), who takes Rachel with him to Hell. Desperate to find her, Charlie manages to follow with the help of a mysterious petrol attendant who offers him his special car.
Talk about going to hell and back for the one you love! In 'Highway to Hell' this is taken literally. We meet loads of interesting characters along the way - weird and wonderful. The make-up, practical effects and visuals are stunning. The production design is fantastic and the film also boasts impressive action sequences. Also note the clever satirical humour.
With only 24 hours to get back before he'll be stuck in Hell for eternity, the race against time is on, allowing for suspense in the mix as well. With a lighter mood than you'd expect, this is one everyone can enjoy (well, maybe conservative religious folk would give this one a skip). 'Highway to Hell' also serves as a love story, so it really is a mix of genres.
I don't know how I missed this back in the 90's but I'm glad I discovered it. I absolutely loved it! This was a hell of a lot of fun!!
Would I watch it again? Yes, definitely.
Chad Lowe and Kristy Swanson star as young couple Charlie and Rachel, who secretly run away to Las Vegas to get married. However, when they take a road they've been warned against, they're pulled over by Hellcop (CJ Graham), who takes Rachel with him to Hell. Desperate to find her, Charlie manages to follow with the help of a mysterious petrol attendant who offers him his special car.
Talk about going to hell and back for the one you love! In 'Highway to Hell' this is taken literally. We meet loads of interesting characters along the way - weird and wonderful. The make-up, practical effects and visuals are stunning. The production design is fantastic and the film also boasts impressive action sequences. Also note the clever satirical humour.
With only 24 hours to get back before he'll be stuck in Hell for eternity, the race against time is on, allowing for suspense in the mix as well. With a lighter mood than you'd expect, this is one everyone can enjoy (well, maybe conservative religious folk would give this one a skip). 'Highway to Hell' also serves as a love story, so it really is a mix of genres.
I don't know how I missed this back in the 90's but I'm glad I discovered it. I absolutely loved it! This was a hell of a lot of fun!!
Would I watch it again? Yes, definitely.