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Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel into the ol’ VCR. 

Obsession, thy name is Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel. 

We all know I’m a sucker for horror musicals and animation, so it should come as no surprise that I’m obsessed with these series. 

It’s embarrassing to admit, but I didn’t know about Helluva Boss until I had already binged the entirety of Hazbin Hotel. 

But, it was exciting to know that I had more adventures in Hell awaiting me once I finished. 

For those unfamiliar, Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel are adult animated series created by Vivienne Medrano, aka VivziePop, on YouTube. 

I can’t even begin to gush enough about the voice talent across both series, which include the likes of Erika Henningsen, Stephanie Beatriz, Alex Brightman, Brendan Rogers, not to mention guest voices by Jinkx Monsoon, Kesha, Norman Reedus, etc… 

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. 

It’s INSANE. 

Yeah, I’m gonna need a Stolas tattoo…like yesterday

I also want to go ahead and reiterate this series is FOR ADULTS. It’s horny (both literally and figuratively), super violent, sexual, you name it. 

However, I also think that these series are important for a couple of reasons. 

First and foremost, they’re LGBTQIA+-centric and friendly. 

There’s so much representation throughout Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel that I think is important. It’s also never exploitative nor do they treat any LGBTQIA+ topics as taboo. 

We’re just dropped into this universe and accept everything thrown at us. 

Secondly, I think that Hazbin Hotel in particular raises a lot of questions about self-righteousness, condemnation, and who/what determines who is worth saving. 

And yes, contrary to what Rotten Tomatoes told me in my rejection letter, you can review content while analyzing its meaning. 

I digress. 

I want to frame this in my office. And yes, this is THE actual email I received 

For context, I grew up in the Bible Belt and have dealt with the nastiest of the nasty when it comes to Christianity. I can truly attest to the phrase, “There’s no hate like Christian love.” 

There’s one church I felt comfortable in, and I’ve thanked the youth pastor multiple times. And I always will. 

Hazbin Hotel does an excellent job of dissecting many of the issues I have with religion. 

What makes a good person?

What constitutes salvation?

Should people really be condemned to an afterlife of fire and brimstone for their past?

The list goes on and on. 

Both series humanize demons and the damned in a way that moved me. Seriously, I’ve cried in MULTIPLE episodes. 

Not only are these shows immaculately constructed, but I think they’ll really resonate with people like me who left the church, organized religion, etc… 

As well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Or, if you’re like me, and you’re both, you’ll be doubly moved. 

You can binge the first season and a half of Helluva Boss over on YouTube and the first season of Hazbin Hotel on Prime. 

Run, don’t walk. 

I promise it’s a helluva good time.