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. Cast Mackenzie Astin as Edward Fudge Cody Sullivan as young Edward Keri Lynn Pratt as Sara Fudge John Wesley Shipp as Bennie Lee Fudge Eileen Davidson as Sibyl Fudge Wes Robertson as Joe Mark Trevor Allen Martin as young Joe Helen Ingebritsen as Mrs. Herne Christian Fortune as Davy Hollis Sean McGowan as Don Haloway Tom Hillmann as Simon Clarage Production Filming took place in Athens, Alabama in June and July 2011. The film had a scheduled release date of "first quarter 2012". Fudge cooperated in the film's development. Reception In April 2012, the film received a Platinum award in the "Christian theatrical feature film" category at the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival. The film's producers subsequently sought a distributor for a wider release. References External links 2012 films 2012 independent films American drama films Drama films based on actual events Films set in Alabama Films set in the 1970s Films shot in Alabama American independent films Films scored by Lee Holdridge 2012 drama films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films