When motocross and heavy metal obsessed, thirteen-year-old, Jacob's increasing delinquent behavior forces CPS to place his little brother, Wes, with his aunt, Jacob and his emotionally absent father, Hollis, must finally take responsibility for their actions and for each other in order to bring Wes home.



From JoBlo's review:

"HELLION really is one of the fest's early gems, and will likely be a hot acquisition title due to the presence of Paul. Hopefully this one gets a solid release as it will likely strike a chord with viewers who will appreciate this unsentimental coming-of-age tale, which steadfastly avoids all the usual Hollywood trappings of the genre and always goes in unexpected directions."

Anyone actually watch this? It's showing here this weekend with the director in attendance for some reason. Worth checking out?

Sounds like it could be interesting. I'll see it eventually because of Aaron Paul.

The poster makes it look like a horror movie, but the description sounds like a drama?

Sounds like it's more of a drama to me and that the kid is into dark music and is a troubled teen. I think the poster is just reflecting his dark nature and that of the music.

Welp I missed it, but yeah, the poster reminds me of Hesher.