“Hellfire” is a song from the 1996 Disney animated film “The Hunchback of Notre Dame“. The song is performed by the character of Frollo, the villain of the film, as he struggles with his conflicted feelings of desire and guilt toward the character of Esmeralda.
The song is notable for its dark and intense tone, as well as for its themes of lust, guilt, and religious fanaticism. The music and lyrics of “Hellfire” were composed by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.
While the song’s subject matter is quite mature and intense for a Disney film, it has become a fan favorite and is often cited as one of the standout musical moments from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”.
Listen to Hellfire (Song)
Additional Details
- Related Disney Character(s): Judge Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
- Song Written By: Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz
- Song Performed By: Tony Jay
- Year Released: 1996
