---
title: "Holy Hell"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/holy-hell-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 373472
imdb_id: "tt5278464"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 135
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Holy Hell (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/holy-hell-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Holy Hell is a 2016 American documentary film directed by Will Allen. The documentary provides an inside look at Buddhafield, a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded. The film is based on twenty-two years of footage inside a modern cult. Will Allen spent twenty to twenty-two years as a member of the Buddhafield cult and served as the group's official videographer. Through intimate archival footage, Allen documents his experiences and shows the group's evolution from a spiritual community into a paranoid cult, exposing a leader who is typically called Michel and who is claimed to have abused his followers. The documentary features appearances by Will Allen, Dimitrius Pulido, Phillipe Coquet, and Amy Allen. The film had a theatrical release on May 27, 2016, in the United States.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Will Allen
- **Networks / Studios**: Whitewater Films, WRA Productions, Very Special Projects

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Will Allen** as *Himself*
- **Jamie Simone Gomez** as *Himself*
- **Dimitrius Pulido** as *Himself*
- **Phillipe Coquet** as *Himself*
- **Amy Allen** as *Herself*
- **Cristala Allen** as *Herself*
- **Gina Allen** as *Herself*
- **Jennifer Baca** as *Herself*
- **Alessandra Burenin** as *Herself*
- **Vera Cheiffo** as *Herself*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Holy Hell online?
Holy Hell is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Holy Hell worth watching?
Holy Hell holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 135 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Holy Hell and when was it released?
Holy Hell is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Holy Hell?
Holy Hell was directed by Will Allen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Holy Hell — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/373472)
- [Holy Hell (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Hell_%28film%29)
- [Holy Hell (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278464/)
- [HOLY HELL – Matson Films](http://matsonfilms.com/films/holy-hell/)

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