Good start, but then it gets ruined

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Chad Lowe and Kristy Swanson play Charlie and Rachel, a young couple who've hit the road to Vegas in order to elope. Despite the warnings of grizzled desert gas station owner Sam (Richard Farnsworth), they manage to fall prey to a character known as The Hellcop (C. J. Graham). The evil lawman abducts Rachel and takes her to Hell; Charlie learns from Sam that he has a limited amount of time in which to rescue his bride-to-be. Receving assistance from a man named "Beezle" (Patrick Bergin), and befriended by Beezles' young charge Adam (Jarrett Lennon), Charlie is plunged into a variety of weird environments and encounters.Directed by Dutch filmmaker Ate de Jong ("A Flight of Rainbirds", "Drop Dead Fred"), this cult comedy isn't terribly funny overall, and the story, conceived by Brian Helgeland ("L. A. Confidential", "Payback") is pretty conventional. This derives most of its modest amusement from incidental moments and gags, not to mention some delicious cameos (which I won't spoil here). Overall, "Highway to Hell" (it seems like a no-brainer that we'd have the AC/DC song on the soundtrack, but we don't) is just quirky enough to make it a decent watch, and is graced with a good forward pace and respectable amount of energy. It's also got a groovy rock score by the group Hidden Faces.The lovely and appealing Swanson and the likable, earnest Lowe are good as the couple at the centre of the tale, while Bergin definitely elevates the proceedings with his charismatic performance as a dapper, engaging version of Satan. Graham, who "Friday the 13th" franchise fans know as their favourite hockey masked killer in Part VI of that series, has a solid screen presence as the mute villain. Farnsworth is as delightful as he's ever been, and the movie likewise benefits from his brief screen time.Worth a look for people looking for something a little different.Six out of 10.

Highway to Hell starts off as a campy 80's ish horror flick. It grabs you from the start and then holds on when our stars jump over the real world divide. The concept is ingenious and the characters are fresh. There are some great sight gags and loads of funny lines. THis is definitely better than the 5.7 rating here......I just left a review for 'The Prodigy' and I am FLABBERGASTED that it has the same rating on IMDb. This is EASILY a better film. Patrick Bergen and Chad Lowe are great adversaries and on originality alone this film deserves at least a 6-6.5 here. Pure unadulterated 'B' movie genius. Wish I could find a copy to rent. 3.5 out of five on my 'b' movie marathon list. It is very strange and not for all tastes, but HTH will forever be a cult-classic. 65/100

Charlie and Rachael are on their way to Las Vegas to elope, but when they take a back-road. They are pulled over by a demonic cop who abducts Rachael and takes her back to hell. Charlie goes back to the gas station to the old guy who warned them of what could happen. He tells Charlie that Hell cop has taken her to hell city to be married off to Satan. The only way to get her back is to venture along hell's highway and to rescue within 24 hours or both of them will be stuck there.Who likes weird? I do! "Highway to Hell" is so unusual and extremely refreshing in its vision that I couldn't help but love its labyrinth of dazzling ideas and overall junky goodness. This fantasy-horror b-feature proves even with such a miniature budget that creativeness doesn't cost a dime. If you sport a gleefully, juicy script and a willingness to go-out there with an impulsively odd recipe (which this film definitely does), it can go a long way in the finish product.What keeps this film really buoyant has to be its sly sense of humour, which is so resourceful in its inspired strokes and interesting diversions that feature heavily in the foreground. Campy dialogues beaming with delicious in-jokes and an odd batch of characters (loved the scene with Hitler in it) add to the rollicking madness. Watch out as the blistering pace clocks over the speed limit with such ease and driving this is a seeping, novel music score and spanking soundtrack. Ate De Jong's direction is crackling with verve and unsparing thrills. While the cheap foundation shows up prominently, he manages to work around it superbly. Robin Vidgeon's stylishly soothing camera-work is another colourful contribution that has no has boundaries.A fine cast really do kick in here. Chad Lowe smoothly fits in as the gawky, but jittery, strong-willed heroine Charlie. The exquisite Kristy Swanson is very likable with a certain edge about her character Rachael. Patrick Bergin reeks of charisma and is very convincing in his deceitful role. C.J. Graham is very imposing as the hell cop figure. Look out for Ben Stiller who chips in with a hilarious performance/s. Making up the rest of the solid performances are Richard Farnsworth, Lita Ford, Adam Stroke, Pamela Gidley and Gilbert Gottfried.This spaced-out pearler is grand fun and features one hell of a romp.

I saw this movie a long time ago. It's hard to find. But, I remember that I liked it a lot, and would like to see it again. Please release on DVD! So many movies these days don't stick in your mind after you see them. I saw this a long time ago, and I still remember that it was a good film. I wish there were more films like it.I suppose that I could buy it on VHS, but I keep waiting for it to come out on DVD.There's really nothing more I want to say, but I guess I have to write a few more linesSo, here they are.