Portal to Hell

What it’s about

At a local laundromat, a debt collector discovers a portal to hell inside a washing machine. He is propositioned to feed sinners into it, which could save his neighbor's soul, perhaps at the cost of his own.

What hooks you

Woody Bess directs and writes, with Trey Holland as Dunn and Romina D'Ugo as Ed. The cast also includes Keith David and Richard Kind. The film's premise mixes horror and comedy, built around a devil's bargain.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who like supernatural deals with a comic twist, and those drawn to independent films where ordinary places hide dark secrets. Anyone who enjoys moral dilemmas with a light touch will find it appealing.