Remy (played by Nick Swardson) is a protagonist in Hell and Back.
A carnival barker who borrows a spell book to save his failing pier carnival. After accidentally sending his friend Curt to Hell via a blood oath, he ventures into the afterlife to rescue him, ultimately succeeding and revitalizing the park with hell-themed attractions. Augie (played by T.J. Miller) is a protagonist in Hell and Back.
Remy's childhood friend and carnival repairman who accompanies him to Hell. He forms a romantic connection with the demon Deema during their quest and helps rescue Curt before they return to the mortal realm. Deema (played by Mila Kunis) appears in Hell and Back.
A female demon who guides Remy and Augie to Orpheus in exchange for a favor. She reveals herself as Orpheus's daughter and develops a romantic relationship with Augie. She ultimately assists in rescuing Curt from the Devil. The Devil (played by Bob Odenkirk) appears in Hell and Back.
The ruler of Hell who initially plans to torture the intruders. He becomes infatuated with the angel Barb and attempts to use Curt as a replacement sacrifice to win her affection. He is ultimately defeated and tormented by the very trees he created. Curt (played by Rob Riggle) appears in Hell and Back.
The carnival's assistant manager who accidentally triggers a journey to Hell by making a blood oath for a mint. He faces execution for breaking the pact but is rescued by his friends and ultimately saves them by dropping a mint to trigger their return. Orpheus (played by Danny McBride) appears in Hell and Back.
A retired Greek legend who lives as an eccentric slacker. He is the father of Deema and is reluctantly drawn back into action. He forgives a hellish tree, which helps his friends escape, and ends up in a new attraction with Barb.
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Characters
Remy
(played by Nick Swardson) — protagonist
A carnival barker who borrows a spell book to save his failing pier carnival. After accidentally sending his friend Curt to Hell via a blood oath, he ventures into the afterlife to rescue him, ultimat...
Augie
(played by T.J. Miller) — protagonist
Remy's childhood friend and carnival repairman who accompanies him to Hell. He forms a romantic connection with the demon Deema during their quest and helps rescue Curt before they return to the morta...
Deema
(played by Mila Kunis) — supporting
A female demon who guides Remy and Augie to Orpheus in exchange for a favor. She reveals herself as Orpheus's daughter and develops a romantic relationship with Augie. She ultimately assists in rescui...
The Devil
(played by Bob Odenkirk) — supporting
The ruler of Hell who initially plans to torture the intruders. He becomes infatuated with the angel Barb and attempts to use Curt as a replacement sacrifice to win her affection. He is ultimately def...
Curt
(played by Rob Riggle) — supporting
The carnival's assistant manager who accidentally triggers a journey to Hell by making a blood oath for a mint. He faces execution for breaking the pact but is rescued by his friends and ultimately sa...
Orpheus
(played by Danny McBride) — supporting
A retired Greek legend who lives as an eccentric slacker. He is the father of Deema and is reluctantly drawn back into action. He forgives a hellish tree, which helps his friends escape, and ends up i...
Key Relationships
Deema → The Devil
(Alliance Transactional Ally)
Orpheus → The Devil
(Conflict Captor)
Remy → The Devil
(Conflict Antagonist)
Curt → The Devil
(Conflict Sacrificial Victim)
Deema → Orpheus
(Family Father-Daughter)
Augie → Deema
(Romantic Ferry Romance)
Remy → Deema
(Alliance Rescue Partner)
Augie → Curt
(Social Childhood Friends)
Remy → Curt
(Social Childhood Friends)
Remy → Augie
(Social Childhood Friends)
Story Analysis
A carnival crew's desperate journey through the underworld to save a friend and save their business.
Plot Progression
Carnival Desperation
Descent into the Underworld
The Slacker's Quest
Crossroads Confrontation
Purgatory's Payback
Directed by Tom Gianas, Ross Shuman
Hell and Back (2015) · 5.3/10 · adventure, animation, comedy, fantasy
