Abandon all hope, ye who enter here, because hell is about to get a terrifying new interpretation. Anxur Films, in association with Skincrawl Studios, has announced that principal photography has wrapped on The Divine Comedy, the latest horror feature from Chilean filmmaker Patricio Valladares (Hidden in the Woods).
Inspired by Dante Alighieri’s legendary Inferno, the film offers a brutal reimagining of the literary classic, plunging audiences into a nightmarish underworld where the damned are trapped in horrors shaped by their deepest fears, forbidden desires, and darkest regrets.
The Divine Comedy is expected to unleash its version of Hell next year, but FANGORIA has the exclusive first look at the teaser video right here:
The story follows Dante, a grieving writer devastated by the death of his wife, Beatrice. When he is offered an impossible chance to bring her back, he must descend into the realm of the dead, guided by Virgil, a former priest who understands that Hell is far more than a place of fire and demons. But as the pair journey through an ever-shifting labyrinth of punishment and monstrous entities, they begin to realize that something in the abyss knows exactly why Dante has come—and that Beatrice may not be the one who needs saving.
Their journey ultimately leads them towards the heart of Hell, where they will come face-to-face with the Devil himself. Christopher Rygh (Vikings: Valhalla) leads the cast, alongside Matthew Metcalfe, Tilda Metsola, and Fadhillah Othman.
Valladares is promising an ambitious, visually striking descent into damnation, with the production aiming to push physical horror and extreme suffering to their limits. The filmmakers cite the uncompromising intensity of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser and Xavier Gens’ Frontier(s) as touchstones, suggesting that audiences should prepare for something considerably more punishing than a traditional supernatural horror experience.
FANGORIA is also the exclusive home of the first-look still of The Divine Comedy, which you can see more of below:
(Credit: Skincrawl Studios)
With filming now complete and international sales in place, The Divine Comedy is positioning itself as one to watch for fans of extreme and visceral horror. As the film's tagline warns: “Everything begins and ends in darkness.” Keep your eyes on FANGORIA for updates.
*This article is sponsored by Skincrawl Studios.
