Portal To Hell: Michael McDonald On Why He Loved Horror [THS Interview]

“Portal to Hell” is a new horror-comedy feature by Woody Bess. The film mostly takes place in a laundromat where Dunn, a debt collector with a very mundane life, discovers a Portal to Hell in one of the machines. He finds out that the portal has appeared as they will be taking the life one of Dunn’s neighbors. Now in order to save him, the portal has asked for other souls in his place. Does Dunn have what it takes to take a life? How does he decide who to kill?

“Portal to Hell” is available now to rent or buy at home.

Talking Horror with Michael McDonald

With the release of “Portal to Hell” I spoke with actor Michael McDonald, one of the stars of the film. While he has a smaller role in the horror feature, it does come at a significant moment in the film. While McDonald is known a lot for is comedy, he shares with us his love for horror. He also shares with us his experience in working with director Woody Bess, including a story about an incident that happened on set. Its a great chat you can check out below!

About “Portal to Hell”

Dunn is a debt collector. His life of routine is interrupted when a portal to hell appears in his local laundromat. A demon follows and explains in no uncertain terms that he’s there to drag Dunn’s neighbor, Mr. Bobshank, to hell. Bobshank owes a debt. Helping people pay their debts is what Dunn does best. A deal is offered — three souls to save Bobshank. Dunn says no. But one of his debtors follows him to the laundromat and well… once you do one, what’s another two? Dunn makes good on his end of the bargain.

But the portal stays. The demon explains. Who gets into heaven isn’t up to God or the Devil. It’s up to you. Bobshank hasn’t forgiven himself. Dunn can convince Bobshank to do just that. Or find a 4th soul. The question Dunn has to answer is if you throw away everyone that’s made mistakes, who’s left?