This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

A brilliant film that helped define a genre

Watch something else. There are very few redeeming qualities to this film.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

I agree with the above comment, but I will say that some of the tricks are actually pretty cool, like when the magician guy, whats-his-name, jams that knife through his arm, and the one where the chicks start climbing out of his pants, it's like "how the hell did he DOthat???" But, with some of the other tricks, it's actually kinda hard to figure out exactly what the trick is. The one where they take that kid and put him in that big Marshall cabinet, and all the sudden you see legs flyin all over the place, will definitely leave you scratching your head. Though it is pretty cool to see Dave get his hands chopped off. Bizarre tricks aside, the boys give a great performance, as always. Just try not to take it to seriously.

Iron Maiden filmed the last show with singer Bruce Dickinson (rejoined in 1999) and released it as Raising Hell. An Iron Maiden gig coupled up with horror illusions courtesy of Simon Drake. Most of the classics are there; The Trooper, The Evil That Men Do, Hallowed Be Thy Name and The Number Of The Beast. Bruce himself gets put into a real Iron Maiden at the end before Eddie takes his revenge on Simon... Horror & Heavy Metal, a killer combo! The stage is made up of various props and drapes from old tours which looks pretty good. Simons illusions are OK and add a different tilt to what would be a normal live concert video but some of his tricks are a tad lame. This is a must for every hardcore fan. It isn't as good as Maiden England but much better than Donington Live '92 as there's no slo-mo or B&W scenes. Raisng Hell is a nice memento on the 92/93 tours but not a patch on what was to come. Rock In Rio & Death On The Road. 6.5/10