Hell and Mr. Fudge is a 2012 American drama film directed by Jeff Wood and written by Donald Davenport. Based on a true story, the film stars Mackenzie Astin as Edward Fudge, a real life Alabama preacher who has been hired to determine the nature of hell. The real life Fudge is best known for his book The Fire That Consumes, in which he argues against the immortal soul and eternal torment in hell.

Hell and Mr. Fudge
Directed byJeff Wood
Written byDonald Davenport
Produced byJeff Wood
StarringMackenzie Astin
CinematographyDavid Brillhart
Music byLee Holdridge
Production
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D'Artagnan Entertainment
Distributed byFlame Out Production
Release date
  • July 7, 2012 (2012-07-07)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$800,000

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Production

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Filming took place in Athens, Alabama in June and July 2011.[2] The film had a scheduled release date of "first quarter 2012".[1][3] Fudge cooperated in the film's development.[4]

Reception

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In April 2012, the film received a Platinum award in the "Christian theatrical feature film" category at the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival.[5] The film's producers subsequently sought a distributor for a wider release.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Hell and Mr. Fudge". Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  2. ^ Cure, Sarah (2 July 2011). "'Hell and Mr. Fudge' documentary-feature film wraps up in Athens". The Huntsville Times. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
  3. ^ Jett, Beth (July 4, 2011). "California Movie Crew Wraps up Shoot in Athens; Movie Due out in Early 2012". WHNT-TV. Archived from the original on September 3, 2011. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
  4. ^ "2011 speaking/travel schedule". Edward Fudge Ministries. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Local film wins big at Worldfest-Houston". Napa Valley Register. May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  6. ^ Campbell, Kay (June 6, 2012). "'Hell And Mr. Fudge,' Traces Edward Fudge, Southern Preacher's Trip To Hell And Back". The Huffington Post. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
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