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Hollywood Hells (2026)
When a struggling actress attends an exclusive Hollywood party, she discovers a cabal of power brokers who produce real-life snuff films for the elite. As she fights for her life in the shadowy underbelly of fame, she turns their own cameras against them—becoming not just a survivor, but the director of their final cut.
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When a struggling actress attends an exclusive Hollywood party, she discovers a cabal of power brokers who produce real-life snuff films for the elite. As she fights for her life in the shadowy underbelly of fame, she turns their own cameras against them—becoming not just a survivor, but the director of their final cut.
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Genre:Thriller, Horror
Written By:Ben Peyser
In Theaters:6/12/2026
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Runtime:84 minutes
Studio:Goldheart Productions
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