Halloween Watchables: Hell’s Bells is a 1929 comedy horror animated short film directed by Ub Iwerks and produced by Walt Disney. A devilish delight from the early days of animation, this short blends spooky visuals with mischievous humor—perfect for your Halloween viewing queue.
INYIM Did You Know?
- Hell’s Bells was part of Disney’s Silly Symphonies series, known for its experimental animation and musical storytelling.
- The short was released on October 30, 1929, just in time for Halloween.
- It features a score that includes “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg, adding eerie flair to the underworld antics.
- The film depicts Satan and his demons partying in Hell, with one rebellious demon kicking Satan off a cliff.
- It was distributed by Columbia Pictures, one of Disney’s early partners before the studio’s rise to dominance.
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