Exploring Highway to Hell - The Movie Not the Song

Good Bad Flicks looks into the history of the sadly overlooked film Highway to Hell. Directed by Ate de Jong.
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From A-Z list films, video games, and other overlooked goodness.

[@mcgillaz3672]

Hell yes - this film is CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED.

[@RipleyVs...]

Underseen is not the same as underrated

[@NightAtTheOpera3]

The "paving the road to Hell with good intentions" joke is absolute gold.

[@whoputyouontheplanet3345]

@@CantankerousDave Truth.

[@truefanforum3273]

I love it!

[@dsandoval9396]

​@@truefanforum3273 So did I 😂. I thought it was pretty funny AND pretty clever.

[@mudbomb7170]

I was Ben Stiller's stand-in for the Genghis Kahn scene and an extra in the bar. This was one of the coolest things I ever did it was hilarious as it was happening as well as the finished product. Lots of stories to go with this little life adventure.

[@ashleynills7507]

Cool story bro...

[@thEannoyingE]

Did you keep anything from the shoot?

[@non-stickderich7112]

I’m pretty sure I’ve seen you comment this somewhere else. It’s still very cool though!

[@MrSolidBlakeGaming]

@@non-stickderich7112 the comment it’s a copy paste… for some reason…

[@Elora445]

@@non-stickderich7112 The user X seem to copy paste some random people's comments and reposting them. There seem to be quite a few bots like that nowadays.

[@chainlink2459]

I'll be honest, I'd never heard of this movie before today but I need to watch it *_IMMEDIATELY._*

[@JuanSalvoElEternauta]

Same here!

[@nattmazzoni]

This film is so good, it's a shame all the troubles during production didn't allow it to become the cult classic it deserves to be.

[@ryandowney8743]

How the Hell have I never seen this movie yet?! And I do remember the VHS cover, because I always thought the Devil on that looked like it was played by Gary Busey.

[@GameplayandTalk]

These episodes are always so loaded with information they are interesting from start to finish, even if it's a film I have never heard of or have not had interest in. Keep up the great work!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you! Will do :)

[@MandleRoss]

Pretty funny that Ben Stiller played Attila The Hun, only to meet up with him years later in Night At The Museum.

[@marcfuhrman3282]

"That Pinto will get you to hell, son. But this will get you back." Thanks for covering this film. I remember catching this movie on TV one night like 20 years ago and it's been stuck in my brain ever since. Shame it never became the cult classic it should have been.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks for watching!

[@ricardoestebangonzalez538]

I fucking love this movie! I always recommend it, sooooooooo underrated. The Good Intentions Paving Company joke hahahahahahaha

[@garyhall7867]

This goes perfect with Tenold's review of this movie

[@R1ckDeckard]

Damn, how have I've never heard of this movie before? It seems like my perfect level of weird. Also, Hellcop is basically Mr X of Resident Evil 2

[@burningmisery]

This movie has more originality than most movies about Hell or cars.

[@dsandoval9396]

The Volkswagen part was great 😂.

[@CodytheVictorian]

Remember my family stumbling on this on the chiller channel one night, despite only seeing this once it always stuck with me.

[@waynedaly100]

I loved this on cabel back in the day

[@Zenlore6499]

The “hand-cuffs” are the only reason I need to see this! I LOVE puns and wordplay!

[@Ciretwo]

YES!! Love this movie, had a neat concept (maybe not original but lots of little ones spread throughout movie) and so glad some one is talking about it!

[@AubreyTheKing]

"For the role of the Hell Cop, they needed a large and posing figure." Me: Well, you can't go wrong with someone who just played Jason Voorhees!! After hearing about this movie, I GOTTA give it a watch! Thanks for another recommendation, man!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You are welcome!

[@Nyg5618]

Cecil, I feel I have to be harsh with my criticism here…. You have been putting out a lot of content lately, and every single thing you release is better than the last. You are quickly becoming my favorite KZbinr, and that’s saying a lot because I watch a TON of KZbin. Your love of these topics come through in the scripts you write and the research you do. Good Bad Flix is what you were made to do, and I’m so lucky to live in a time when people like you have a platform for videos on niche subjects. Thank you so much for doing what you do. Cheesy as it may sound, you and your vids are responsible for making my life just a little less crappy. Thanks again Sorry if you feel my criticism was too harsh, but I felt this had to be said. Try to take it in the constructive way I meant it, and don’t take it too hard and start beating yourself up. 🤪

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I gotta admit, you had me there in the beginning. Thank you for the kind "criticism". I'm very happy to make your day less crappy. :)

[@bugsymalone5744]

True story....

[@Kinglink]

Dude... way too far! He may never forget the things you said here.

[@thegood9]

Welcome to the Clan. Cecil was my first YT addiction!

[@Nyg5618]

@@Kinglink you might be right. If someone told me that Id created one of the best channels on an entire platform, I don't think I could bare it. I need to think before I spill vitriol like this again.

[@kevinthecollector818]

met kristy swanson back in 2016 and i told her about highway to hell and i how liked it and she told me she had a lot of fun makeing the movie

[@Trilaan]

I remember I used to rent this movie from a local place(and showed it to some friends once) and how sad I was when they got rid of it. I remembered it off and on throughout the years and Kino Lorber's eventual release was a dream come true.

[@LoepkeVisionFilms]

I've never heard of this movie before but it sounds awesome!! I'm definitely picking this up from Kino!

[@izbro8659]

Love this movie

[@artcamp7]

Before he was known Ben Stiller also had a bit part as a sleazy salesman on an episode of Miami Vice. I wonder if it was the same one directed by this movie's director.

[@justintoner9817]

Thanks for doing a video on this one, I had a fun time with this move on a movie night you did on Twitch. More people need to give this movie a try. I love the Exploring videos, thanks Cecil!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sweepingtime]

I've never watched this film and this is like looking at it fresh. Loving the practical effects and costume designs as always. Amazed at what they could do with a small budget.

[@alankelly1001]

I LOVE this movie! I sought it out after the Fangoria coverage when it was first being filmed. I've had a VHS copy since the '90s (from a video rental store that was going out of business... remember video rental stores?).

[@charlesdavis4887]

Had that issue as well. Was glad my local video store at the time had it. Saw it on HBO several times as well back in the day.

[@dbensdrawinvids8390]

Finding out the producer is making cuts behind your back is cause for breaking said producer's fingers.

[@blastradius7193]

I still have my original vhs copy. This is my absolute favorite movie EVER!!!

[@actionvestadventure]

Glad to see you review this movie. Always been a favourite of mine and nice that KL gave it a decent bluray release. I find it funny that Hellcop is front and center on both sides.

[@samcraig5142]

EIGHT THEATERS! One of which was the Village Cinema IV* in Austin, Texas, where I was a projectionist! *now an Alamo Drafthouse.

[@radeksparowski7174]

yup a hidden gem, together with dan aykroyds Nothing but trouble and liam neesons darkman and larry drakes dr giggles ...movies that give you excellent bonkers fun entertainment and nobody ever saw or heard about them......and a ton of others.......

[@DonPeyote420]

I've accidentally found this movie one evening while browsing the Internet for movie recommendations, and I loved every minute of it.

[@Alteringrealitystudios]

One of my favorite movies man. Cramming for an exam movie for me. 😅

[@JoeDredd2012]

11:05 May he Rest In Peace! Cool back story on the film but I could never get into this film the humor never got me maybe because I wanted a more R rated approach horror film sword of like "Phantasm 2" or " Evil Dead 2-Dead by Dawn" at least to me it's cool it has a fan base and that you enjoy the film for it is Cecil.

[@joedesjarlais405]

One other channel did a review on this movie and it was good. Now two great channels have done a review. Glad you did a video on this underated classic, this movie deserves more attention.

[@DonPandemoniac]

This was a very creative and inventive movie, thanks for the excellent video on it!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaybones8457]

I like to imagine a world where the producer was right and the one person who never made it is Ben Stiller.

[@dsandoval9396]

I saw that one movie where Ben plays a crack addict, it was actually good. Of course he didn't do any comedy in it, so maybe that helped?

[@dsandoval9396]

@@BaranoffIsaac oh yeah. saw that years ago, maybe I'll see it again.

[@czguy3045]

Absolutely love this movie. It's one of those movies that if you directed it, even if never found the success it deserved, you'd still be completely proud of it.

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

The world needs a Hellcop vs Maniac Cop movie. BTW: why didn't the makers simply shoot the movie in Wisconsin if they wanted hell on a budget?

[@otaking3582]

Don't you mean Michigan?

[@300DBenz]

Hell is supposed to be hot, not a frozen wasteland.

[@otaking3582]

@@300DBenz That depends on which interpretation of Hell you're going for. Divine Comedy and Paradise Lost both depict Hell (or at least parts of it) as being dark and cold due to being so far away from God's light.

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

@@otaking3582 It's a reference to the Kevin Smith movie Dogma.

[@otaking3582]

@@wimvanderstraeten6521 That's the one View Askew movie I still haven't seen yet

[@fabes63]

Man!! I remember renting this one when I was younger. It is one of those odd films you never really forgot about, but doesn't get mentioned at all. I was happy to see it on HBO several months ago.

[@JnEricsonx]

Love this movie. The guy who played the Hellcop was gonna be at a con by me a few months ago, but had to cancel due to the weather being too dangerous to fly.It was a one-day event as well.

[@mrliteral9347]

Working in video stores throughout the 90's I was well aware of this movie but never actually watched it, because the box made it look like C-grade horror not worth anyone's time...wasn't until years later I heard it was mostly clever comedy in a deliberately-low-budget horror vehicle, and by then a decent copy was difficult to find. Be renting that Blu-ray right soon!

[@kingkold]

I always wondered why the entire stiller family was in this lol. Thanks for doing this . It's a guilty pleasure of mine. This and the Gate 2 are a perfect double feature for me

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks for watching!

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I like this film and your reviews. Thanks.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@bighomiejuice8910]

One of my fav movies as a kid

[@sydneycastelfan]

the movie is absolutely worth watching just for the Gilbert Gottfried cameo

[@FavineMoore]

alright. I need to find and watch this movie now.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

6:12 oh hey, Curtains. Really underrated flick.

[@KyleShiflet13666]

That old hag mask is still terrifying looking

[@starkparker16]

No stop signs, no speed limits. Nothing gonna slow me down... from mashing the like button.

[@SwaggyG_2102]

This makes me wonder how many stories were made by simple inconveniences, such as getting pulled over by a traffic cop.

[@chainlink2459]

Haven't you seen his video about Nothing But Trouble?

[@MandleRoss]

"Desperation" by Stephen King.

[@300DBenz]

Black Cadillac was based on a real life event.

[@TheSpotlessMind93]

Texas Chain Saw Massacre is another.

[@Dubnot]

I love this channel. I was trying to find the name of this movie forever. I watched it as a kid. You just fulfilled a several year question 🤣 Thank you.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You are welcome!

[@PictureProductStudio]

Been circling this movie for well over ten years, first discovering the existence through C.J. Graham's filmography (whom I always perceived as a hulking presence and just discovered I'm very slightly taller which happens regularly, just recently same exact thing with Clancy Brown). Finally got to it last year as a part of Halloween Marathon. Glad to see it featured in "Exploring" series, since people should be more aware of this, definitely a hidden gem and a cult film. A total blast to watch, especially with how much of details and sophisticated Easter eggs there are. And atmosphere is superb, too. Stiller as a cook never bothered me, as his anti-humor just fits within the vibe of everything being off an unenjoyable... in Hell.

[@gdprsn]

It's mind boggling how you can portray the most graphics violent gory murder deaths in movie's yet sex is a no no .

[@quintessenceSL]

Violence is ordained. Wraith of god and such. Given the right circumstances, (in the Judaeo-Christian ethic), you can justify any violence. Sex is temptation and so circumscribed bare ankles can be naughty. I guess where I'm going with this is he world would be a better place if instead of killing for Jesus, you were fucking for Jesus. You'd get a lot more followers too.

[@lzbgenna]

I liked that you specify that it is the film. Still think there's a chance that KZbin might demonetize the video because of the song and the fact that AC/DC are blockers. Rooting that it's not the case.

[@parisgreen4600]

I love this movie, particularly Richard Farnsworth (old fellow at gas station). And especially for a low-budget movie that's a few years old, the Hell Cop's makeup really holds up.

[@mrrictus]

As soon as I read the title of this video, the song of the same title began playing in my head...on Infinite loop. I am in hell!!! But now I want to see the movie lol

[@mattd4888]

Don't want the "hand cuffs", I need em!

[@youcantalwaysgetwhatyouwan8419]

Wow, I really want to check this out now, I was expecting low budget dross, this looks freakin cool

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

I must confess I don't think I have ever heard of this movie, which seems to be a shame because there was definitely some talent and creativity that went into it.

[@TheNameisPlissken1981]

Kevin Peter Hall was also Harry in Harry and the Hendersons!

[@cpl.barbarusc4814]

That Hell-Cop would fit amazingly on a Twisted Metal game.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

He really would

[@Liquidcadmus]

I have always loved this film, I had no idea it had been shelved for so long and received a very limited theatrical release, what a shame! it's a great film and Kristy Swanson is absolutely stunning in it as always.

[@ByronCMiller]

Nice one! I've been a fan of this since renting it back in the 90s. I was so happy to get the new blu-ray!

[@CantankerousDave]

I remember reading a lengthy article on this in the magazine Starlog as a kid and immediately renting it when it came out on VHS.

[@jamesarnold2399]

This is still one of my favorite movies ever.

[@ericjefferson6249]

I love the "Exploring..." series!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@RavenHouseMystery]

Great job on the episode, Cecil. Your research and ability to make the behind-the-scenes story so much fun is always a treat. I remember there being a lot of "road to hell" movies at the rental place, so I can't be 100% sure this was a film I saw back then. I will check it out now though, since it looks like a wild ride.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you so much! I think you'll like it, its a really cool movie. :)

[@daniellevy4104]

Dude keep it up 👍!! You’re amaZing and people are starting to notice ! Finally! :)

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks! If they could notice a little faster that would be great lol

[@madlycan]

honestly just seeing the handcuffs is worth watching the movie.

[@fearanarchy]

There are SOOOO many reasons this is a Top 20 B-Movie. Truly love this as a bad movie with all the trimmings.

[@christophermerlot3366]

The "Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here" joke on a text crawl is brilliant.

[@ponrix]

Great zaney movie. Ben stiller was a surprise. The most epic line from the movie?" Ill scoop your brain."

[@otaking3582]

Da Psycho Rangers? Are they just the evil copies of another band?

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Go go psycho rangers!

[@1971chrismiller]

I just watched the Blu-Ray yesterday

[@OperativeD]

I remember catching this flick late one night on HBO when I was younger. Being a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and having a crush on Kristy Swanson at the time) I watched it and loved it. Haven't seen it in probably 15 to 20 years now. I still think I'd have a fun time watching it now with a couple of drinks and either with my wife or friends. I'm a fan of Nightmare 4 too so the connection to that film is a cool bit of trivia. I love the Hell Cop idea and the Hell Cop car.

[@sneakyskunk1]

L.A. Confidential is the last movie I would have thought would have a connection to Highway to Hell! I used to watch this on cable all the time.

[@JnEricsonx]

Hell, watch The Order. Brian made that movie too.

[@sneakyskunk1]

@@JnEricsonx Interesting.....I think I will check it out. Thank you for the recommendation!

[@whiterottenrabbit]

The movie not, the song. Got it! **slow clap**

[@larocdokarnap3227]

Love this movie, i saw it once and didn't get the title of the movie, then it was aired on tv and i finally knew. The movie could have been shit and Kristy Swanson would have pulled me through regardless, but the movie is great with all the effects and weird characters and Kristy Swanson is the icing on a wonderful cake.

[@allright]

Oh good another movie that I need to watch, thanks Cecil, now get started on a video on Invasion USA, or else Chuck Norris is going to send you to the Highway to Hell, oh you mentioned the Misfits of science, you need to talk about that on your next video on TV shows you may not remember.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

:)

[@allright]

@@GoodBadFlicks does that mean there will be a video on Invasion USA next week.

[@CanItAlready]

This is one of those movies that was just weird enough that I kinda loved it from the very first time I saw it, like TCM2.

[@mattchew6426]

I'm looking forward to seeing this movie...

[@Malum09]

I’m surprised that the Hemdale guy got away with Editing The Terminator considering how Infamous James Cameron is

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Cameron fought him over it

[@FORRESTtheunoriginal]

you know, with Hollywood only doing remakes now, these are the movies that should get remade.

[@JnEricsonx]

I say go for it.

[@boboboy8189]

They will do with ugly CGI because low budget

[@thefinerthingsinlife4557]

I saw parts of this movie in a hotel room after a serious night of gambling. I had no idea what it was, until today. Thanks Cecil!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You are welcome!

[@quinnlogan6911]

I watched this movie a few months ago and loved it

[@robertnguyen9493]

The producer was okay with the violence and killing, but thought the sexual innuendo was wrong…..in a movie set in hell……..seriously? And the one who said Ben Stiller was unfunny and wasn’t going anywhere just shows how little some people know.

[@Dc-alpha]

Night blindness be damned, I read it as and the song. No worries, would have watched anyway.

[@brandonpage7087]

OMG, i must seek this little gem out!! LMFAO, I agree Cecil, Ben Stiller's adlibs do sound like trash. With that kinda performance, who on earth could've predicted that he would go on to the hugely successful career, that he has!!

[@charlesdavis4887]

Hopefully you'll cover Route 666 as well. Dead chain gang members killing people. Another straight to video gem.

[@scionixx9568]

I love this movie! And this channel! Double win 😁

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@jenniferw6471]

I first discovered this movie seeing it edited for tv late night version and I think the cameos of Jerry & Ben Stiller and Anne Mira as the crazy family running the diner and Lita Ford looking for a ride were the best parts of the movie. I think every town has their own "Hell Cop"...watch Hollywood run out of ideas and make a part 2 or Hell Cop vs Hell Raiser for souls or something 🤣

[@Wez633]

I love this movie. It even has Ben Stiller and Jerry Stiller in it.

[@celticwolff5429]

Cecil, any chance of Exploring episodes for Six-String Samurai, Knightriders or The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai?

[@jaysonraphaelmurdock8812]

Buckaroo Banzai rules!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

yes

[@mikecinema7443]

Highway to Hell is one of my all-time favorite B Horror movies. If you guys like this then I recommend House (1986) and Ghost Town (1988).

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

so seeing this for the first time dec. 2023 ( on tubi) about 30 minutes in and holy wow this movie is so cheesy ill need a laxative before its done highly recommend seeing it

[@eduardolokoed]

I love the "exploring" series. You' re the best!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks! No you are!

[@Patrick19833]

I just watch it on Tubi for the first time and can't believe I overlooked this classic all these years!

[@sudoDavid]

Oh man this totally reminds me of those movies Circuitry Man! Please do all those! I remember always seeing that weird cover art in the video rental stores of yesteryear ◕‿◕

[@ryanfoltz1276]

Could we get an Exploring for Pumpkinhead? One of the best '80s horror films in my opinion!