10 Best Horror Movies About Hell

When it comes to horror movies, you'll never be let down by looking towards Japan. The Land of the Rising Sun's history with the medium is profound, and their cinematic ventures into the darker side of the world have led to some of the greatest horror experiences of all time. So, it's hardly surprising that a Japanese movie's exploration of Hell would be as entertaining as this.

The Sinners of Hell - originally titled Jigoku - is a winding, twisting tale that talks of multiple characters and their sinful lives. Tied up in plots of revenge, infidelity and crime, you see as the characters encounter each other in the gates of Hell, witnessing the unprecedented torture of damned souls and facing unspeakable horrors.

Despite being a movie from the 1960s, the landscape of Hell in Jigoku is monstrous. The clever use of colour makes the underworld look entirely alien yet familiar at the same time, and it makes for a striking contrast from the world up above.

Through spending most of its runtime in the real world, you learn about the characters and grow invested in the plots of revenge and deceit, only to be attacked by the sudden, shocking transition into eternal damnation.