Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Hostel (2005)

4 / 5
Tagline: Welcome to your worst nightmare
Directed by: Eli Roth
Written by: Eli Roth
Actors include: Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson
Genre: Horror
Length: 94 minutes
Banned: nope
Country: USA

Review:
Most folks seem to be split on this one, it's either loved or hated and well I thought it was fab! First of all it was actually entertaining throughout and they certainly did throw in twists be they likely or not who cares! It's also ultraviolent and gory so it definitely pleases on those accounts too. The story is simple, some horny boys get lured to Slovakia to this hostel where things aren't quite as they seem. If you don't know what happens it's probably better that way so I shant give away any plot points but despite it's length I think it's entirely engaging and fun to watch. I can't say it scared me but it certainly offered a lot of bang for the buck. Let's just say it definitely preys upon the fear of tourists in strange countries, and it's likely to linger in your psyche. Definitely recommended but if you are easily upset you shouldn't go there but heck if you are easily upset why are you reading reviews of horror films?

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