The Bobbsey Twins Go to Hell
A film by Gil Luna, this dark comedy film offers a unique take on the beloved characters from the Bobbsey Twins series.
Characters
Nan
Flossie III
Bert
NAN BOBBSEY (18) — A domineering, clever, charismatic, and dangerously aggressive socialite from the 1930s, featured in the Bobbsey Twins film. She manipulates Bert into framing Dinah and Sam, evades responsibility for decades, and ultimately channels her fearlessness into saving the family, reflecting the themes often found in a dark comedy film, much like those in a Gil Luna movie.
Bert
Flossie III
Bert
BERT BOBBSEY (18) — Nan’s anxious, literal-minded fraternal twin from the Bobbsey Twins film. Kindhearted but weak-willed, he follows Nan into trouble, struggles with unfamiliar language and social progress, and becomes more willing than his sister to acknowledge their wrongdoing, a trait that adds a layer of humor typical in a dark comedy film. His character also resonates with viewers in the Gil Luna movie, highlighting themes of growth and recognition of fault.
Flossie III
Flossie III
Flossie III
FLOSSIE III (20s) — A sharp-tongued punk with a Siouxsie Sioux look, a confrontational attitude, and little patience for stupidity. She drives the failed 1987 rescue attempt in what feels like a scene straight out of a dark comedy film, challenges her family’s prejudice, and eventually finds the courage to acknowledge her sexuality, similar to characters in a Gil Luna movie. This tension mirrors the dynamics seen in the Bobbsey Twins film, showcasing her struggles and resilience.
Freddie III
Freddie III
Flossie III
FREDDIE III (20s) — Flossie III’s stubborn, slouching, perpetually stoned fraternal twin. Dim but generally amiable, he treats Hell like another strange trip, contributing much of the 1980s-era absurdity to the dark comedy film reminiscent of the Bobbsey Twins film. As the story unfolds in this Gil Luna movie, he gradually comes to recognize his own shortcomings.
Lorelei
Freddie III
Lorelei
LORELEI DELGADO (20s) — A witty, pragmatic, and sarcastic Latinx descendant of the Bobbseys. In this dark comedy film, she is determined to break her family’s ninety-three-year curse. Organizing the journey to Hell, Lorelei becomes the increasingly exasperated leader and moral center of the group, reminiscent of the dynamics found in a Gil Luna movie.
Gen
Freddie III
Lorelei
GEN TRANSCEND (30s, they/them) — A gender-fluid, Black social-media personality who is energetic, feisty, fashionable, and relentlessly outspoken. As a descendant of Dinah and Sam Johnson, Gen’s forgiveness is essential to breaking the curse, forcing them to confront the damage that the Bobbsey Twins from the film and their portrayal in the dark comedy film have inflicted on their family, much like the struggles depicted in the Gil Luna movie.
Luci
Luci
Luci
LUCI (ageless) — A powerful Black woman with dreadlocks, dressed in oxblood leather armor. Charismatic, theatrical, intimidating, and openly lesbian, she rules her corner of Hell with biting humor while trying to prevent the Bobbsey Twins from escaping, reminiscent of the dark comedy film that stars Gil Luna.
Mood Board
Theme & Tone
THEME
The Bobbsey Twins Go to Hell, a dark comedy film, delves into how prejudice, privilege, and unresolved harm can be inherited across generations. In this Gil Luna movie, as they confront their family's past, the Bobbseys realize that genuine progress means more than just adopting modern language or considering themselves enlightened—it necessitates acknowledging the damage inflicted and accepting responsibility for its consequences. At its core, the story raises the question of whether true forgiveness can exist without erasing history, excusing the individuals who perpetuated the harm, or falsely believing that society has made more progress than it truly has.
TONE
This screenplay, part of the Bobbsey Twins film legacy, is a fast-paced, profane, and unapologetically absurd supernatural horror comedy. Rapid-fire insults, cultural satire, slapstick violence, graphic gore, deliberate anachronisms, and self-aware humor are interwoven across three generations. While the comedy is designed to be intentionally abrasive and transgressive, an earnest emotional core lies beneath the chaos. The audience is invited to laugh at the characters, recoil from them, root for their redemption, and occasionally recognize uncomfortable reflections of the present in their behavior.
Visual Style
THEME
The Bobbsey Twins Go to Hell, a dark comedy film, delves into how prejudice, privilege, and unresolved harm can be inherited across generations. In this Gil Luna movie, as they confront their family's past, the Bobbseys realize that genuine progress means more than just adopting modern language or considering themselves enlightened—it necessitates acknowledging the damage inflicted and accepting responsibility for its consequences. At its core, the story raises the question of whether true forgiveness can exist without erasing history, excusing the individuals who perpetuated the harm, or falsely believing that society has made more progress than it truly has.
TONE
This screenplay, part of the Bobbsey Twins film legacy, is a fast-paced, profane, and unapologetically absurd supernatural horror comedy. Rapid-fire insults, cultural satire, slapstick violence, graphic gore, deliberate anachronisms, and self-aware humor are interwoven across three generations. While the comedy is designed to be intentionally abrasive and transgressive, an earnest emotional core lies beneath the chaos. The audience is invited to laugh at the characters, recoil from them, root for their redemption, and occasionally recognize uncomfortable reflections of the present in their behavior.
The Details
Tech Specs
The Incentives
Tech Specs
NAN BOBBSEY (18) — A domineering, clever, charismatic, and dangerously aggressive socialite from the 1930s, featured in the Bobbsey Twins film. She manipulates Bert into framing Dinah and Sam, evades responsibility for decades, and ultimately channels her fearlessness into saving the family, reflecting the themes often found in a dark comedy film, much like those in a Gil Luna movie.
The Budget
The Incentives
Tech Specs
BERT BOBBSEY (18) — Nan’s anxious, literal-minded fraternal twin from the Bobbsey Twins film. Kindhearted but weak-willed, he follows Nan into trouble, struggles with unfamiliar language and social progress, and becomes more willing than his sister to acknowledge their wrongdoing, a trait that adds a layer of humor typical in a dark comedy film. His character also resonates with viewers in the Gil Luna movie, highlighting themes of growth and recognition of fault.
The Incentives
The Incentives
The Incentives
FLOSSIE III (20s) — A sharp-tongued punk with a Siouxsie Sioux look, a confrontational attitude, and little patience for stupidity. She drives the failed 1987 rescue attempt in what feels like a scene straight out of a dark comedy film, challenges her family’s prejudice, and eventually finds the courage to acknowledge her sexuality, similar to characters in a Gil Luna movie. This tension mirrors the dynamics seen in the Bobbsey Twins film, showcasing her struggles and resilience.
Filmmaker Bios
Gil Luna (Writer/Director/Producer)
On Christmas Eve 2026, a descendant of the Bobbsey Twins and the reluctant heir to the family they destroyed descend into Hell. In this dark comedy film, inspired by the Bobbsey Twins film legacy, they have one hour to redeem generations of bigoted Bobbseys before a ninety-three-year curse becomes permanent, mirroring the themes of a classic Gil Luna movie.