Horror comedy Portal to Hell, from writer/director Woody Bess, has been picked up for worldwide sales and distribution by Raven Banner, Deadline reports today.
Portal to Hell stars acting legend Keith David (The Thing, They Live, Platoon, Hazbin Hotel), Trey Holland (Battleship) and Richard Kind (Curb Your Enthusiasm, A Serious Man).
The film tells the story of Dunn (Holland), a debt collector who lives a life of routine until a portal to hell opens in his local laundromat, followed by a demon (Kind) sent to drag his neighbor, Mr. Bobshank (David), to hell for an unpaid debt. Helping people settle their debts is Dunn’s specialty, but when the demon offers a sinister deal—three souls in exchange for Bobshank’s freedom—he refuses. However, when one of his debtors follows him to the laundromat, the line between right and wrong begins to blur, forcing Dunn to make a choice that could cost him his own soul.
Alongside David, Holland and Kind, Portal to Hell also stars Romina D’Ugo, Michael McDonald, Casey Deidrick, Trevor Newlin, Ryan Follesé, Kevin Fonteyne, and Monet Weir.
Raven Banner’s General Manager Michael Da Silva calls Portal to Hell an “expertly crafted, stylish, and fun film”, with Managing Partner Michael Paszt adding:
Bess’ vision and attention to the craft of filmmaking definitely makes him an exciting new filmmaker to watch. We are stoked to be part of this amazing film.
Portal to Hell is produced by Trey Holland, Lucas Ford, Tom Watts, and Woody Bess. Little Shadows serves as the production company in association with Hello Moon, Ford Films, Dalmatian Cow, and Baked Studios.
Portal to Hell will have its debut screening at Slamdance later this week. For more 2025 horror news, read our rundown of this year's most anticipated releases.
