Hostel (Unseen Edition) (DVD)

...When they return to their hostel they discover they have missed the curfew. Oli and Paxton set about antagonising the sleeping residents of the hostel by singing and shouting in German. Unfortunately the desired intended effect of gaining admittance has a failed effect and they immediately have bottles thrown at them. One window however opens and they are given admittance. Alex lets them in saying that not everybody hates Americans. While in discussion ...
...are staying at the same hostel as them (two of which are bunked up in the same room); while Paxton and Josh share one room Oli takes off to another. The following morning Oli has gone and by all reports he has headed off with an Asian woman staying at the Hostel. Ever cautious Josh has a suspicion that Oli has met with foul play. After a short time we too are made aware that Paxton is having his suspicions too. But what if your worst possible suspicions ...

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...when they learn about a hostel in Slovakia where the women are easy, especially if you have a foreign accent. With the prospect of easy women to good to be missed the three friends head to the hostel where they discover that it is even better than they believed, except strange things start to happen whilst they are there. ● Opinion I had heard and read some great things about Eli Roth's "Hostel" and although was never in a rush to watch it, ...
...down with expectations of being entertained as well as horrified. Well sadly I was neither entertained nor horrified, in fact I was more bored than anything as I really failed to see what all the fuss was about and I have even watched it a few times just to make sure it was not just me having an off day. For me the whole film is riddled with problems right from the start which makes it less than interesting viewing, although I would imagine a younger ...

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...a Russian man of a hostel in Slovakia where the women go absolutely crazy for American men. The three backpackers get on a train to Slovakia and make their way towards this hostel they have been told of, discovering when they arrive that it is just as perfect as they have been told (or so it would first seem). The morning after they arrive at the hostel Paxton and Josh discover that Oli has gone missing, he's nowhere to be seen and they learn that ...
...panic when he does not come back and from here on in things just continue to go from bad to worse. Certain aspects of this film I quite enjoyed, the gore element of 'Hostel' is really quite brutal and Eli Roth certainly doesn't hold back in his display of it all. Certain scenes are horrible and the use of sound really heightens the agony of the on-screen events. You genuinely feel for the individuals on screen and really feel the pain that they ...

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...plans and head to the hostel recommended by Alex in Slovakia. On the train the next day the trio meet a German business man who confirms Alex’s claims about the beautiful women who love sex and American men. However Josh is taken off guard when the man seems to strokes his knee in an appropriate manner leaving Josh to fly of the handle, forcing the man to apologetically leave their company … much to the amusement of Paxton and Oli. Arriving in Bratislava ...
...hostel recommended by Alex and are delighted to find out they are sharing the room with two stunning women, Natalya and Svetlana. A trip to the hotels spa mesmerises the trio where they find lots of naked beautiful women including their roommates for the night. Seemingly in heaven the boys are overjoyed that they accepted Alex’s advice and that night they arrange to go to the local disco with the girls and receptionist. After an uncomfortable confrontation ...

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...them about an almost mythical hostel in Slovakia. There, they are told, they will be able to have anything that they can pay for. Like a shot, they get on the train and arrive, only to find that the hostel is even better than they were expecting - the room they are sharing comes complete with Eastern European beauties. The three have a great evening, full of alcohol, drugs and sex...but when Paxton and Josh wake up the next day, Oli has disappeared. ...
...that a Japanese tourist has also gone missing. Confused, the two Americans try to forget their troubles, only to find that they are in a lot more trouble than they could ever imagine... My favourite character in the film giving, in my opinion, the best performance, is Josh, played by a relative unknown (at least in the UK), Derek Richardson. Josh is a bit of a geek, albeit a very sweet one. He is definitely the sensible one of the three. Quite how ...

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...told to go to a hostel in Bratislavia just outside Slovakia, where due to the war there are very few men to entertain the women. These women love foreigners especially Americans, and will do anything their hearts desire. All is not as it seems however and not long after their arrival, Oli disappears after checking out suddenly. While at first they reckon he’s still shacked up with the Hostel’s receptionist, it soon becomes apparent that Oli won’t ...
...remembering for the right reasons. Hostel was however a huge hit with many people and in fact this Summer sees the release of Hostel: Part II. Although being disappointed by the first film, I will definitely see this one as I’m interested to see if this one will deliver the goods. If you still want to see Hostel after reading this, then I advise you rent it out or catch it on the tele if you don't want to part with a fiver. Hostel is available on ...

lisa2062 20.05.2007 · Read full review
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Hostel is the brutal, sadistic horror written & directed by Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) it's produced by legendary director Quentin Tarantino (Kill Bill). Eli Roth is famous for his low budget but extremely gory & violent horrors & Hostel is no exception. I was recommended this by a friend who said it was a good film, however I think they just wanted to see me squirm! I quite like horrors but I only enjoy them when they have a really gripping storyline ...
...Slovakia & hear about a hostel filled with girls with no inhibitions. The two friends board the train to Slovakia to find this hostel & hope to pull a load of girls. However the man who recommended the hostel to them is the man who is knowingly informing of a hostel in which they will be tortured & ultimately killed. How does he know this? Because he's part of the group who carry out these heinous acts. On arrival Josh & Paxton check themselves ...

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...hear whispers of an exclusive hostel in Slovakia and decide to make their way there. On arrival, they find it populated only by standard American movie babes, not an average looking girl (no bad hair, crooked teeth, acne, an ounce of fat or cellulite) in sight! Believing all their birthdays and Christmases have come at once, they immediately throw themselves into 'making friends' with the very welcoming girls, which basically entais lots of sex and ...
...been begun, the imaginatively named Hostel 2. Perhaps the fact that I found the two main characters wooden, thoroughly unlikeable and quite honestly, difficult to empathise or even sympathise with, contributed to my disappointment with this film? Perhaps the dismal soundtrack was to blame? Perhaps it was the fact that I expected better from something to which Quentin Tarantino put his name? Okay, it's actually a combination all of these. Worth a ...

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...name attached to the credits, Hostel really did have a lot to live up to. In the interest of keeping this review as open and fair as possible, I will try and avoid talking about the hype too much in the hope that you can come to your own conclusions at the end. But first, some brief notes... TECHNICAL INFO ============== Release date: March 2006 Written & Directed by: Eli Roth Certificate: 18 Runtime: 94mins approx. MAIN CAST ========= ...
...been locked out of their hostel after missing curfew. But apon learning of a new hostel in Slovakia where the women are free and easy they catch the next train to "paradise". On the surface this new hostel appears to be a dream come true but when Josh and Oli go missing Paxton begs the women in the hostel to help find them. When she escorts him to an abandoned warehouse where he believes they are, Paxton finds himself in a slaughterhouse for humans ...

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...Tarantino involved in it. Hostel is not my cup of tea but if you fancy a quick fix of guts and gore then I think you will be impressed with this movie. ........................................................ Furth er Information ........................................................ Host el (2005) Rated suitable for 18 and over. Available from Amazon.co.uk from £2.00 Special Features of Hostel DVD include: 4 Commentary Tracks: Director's ...
...Director's and Producer's Commentary. Director's and Guest' Commentary with Harry Knowles of Ain'tItCoolNews.com. "HOSTEL Dissected" Multi-Part Behind-the-Scenes Featurette. "Kill the Car!" Multi-Angle Interactive Feature. To be honest, I didn't even watch the special features. I wasn't very impressed with the movie and didn't feel the need to put myself through the special features as well so I have no idea if they are any good. I gave the DVD to ...

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The most horrific thing about Hostel is the realisation when the credits roll that you can't get the time you just wasted watching it back. It's hard to know where to begin really. It's a product of a Hollywood that has lost touch with Horror. This film really is a victim of its own hype. Advertised as one of the most horrific and gory movies ever, it meets absolutely none of the promise The story is simple, a pair of obnoxious, moronic Americans ...
...heading to Slovakia to a Hostel guarenteed to be full of hot girls for them to have their way with. It's no spoiler to say this turns out to be a trap, and the annoying Americans end up at the mercy of sadistic madmen who delight in torturing and chopping up innocent tourists. The idea itself isn't an entirely bad one, bit it is executed with a complete lack of quality. Plot "twists" are signposted in neon lights long before they happen, so there ...

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...a great horror film. Hostel is about a small group of backpackers who travel to Europe in search of women and a great experience after college. They find themselves in a tiny village filled with the women they were looking for. At first all seems well as the boys go to a club, drink and meet girls. However, then the movie takes a darker twist as they are kidnapped and taken to a secret location somewhere in the countryside. Millionaires from around ...
...from the media. Hostel doesnt have the psychological edge of the Saw quadrilogy, or the violence and gore of the Kill Bill movies. Unfortunately, it falls somewhere in between the two with a so-so storyline and predictably strange but not scary bady guys. If your looking for a violent movie but an interesting plot, id spend the money on the Saw films instead. ...

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...they are told of a Hostel in Slovakia where they will have the times of their lives. So They leave Amsterdam and get a train to Slovakia. On arrival to Slovakia they have a great time, meeting many many girls and drinking. Quickly things go sour for them. Due to tourists being tortured for fun by other tourists who pay a very high price for American tourists. The DVD contains the following extras; Audio commentary from director Eli Roth Audio ...
...Director and producers' audio commentary Director and guests' audio commentary 'Hotel Dissected': a behind the scenes featurette 'Kill The Car!' interactive feature The film lasts 90 minutes and the main language spoken is English, though other languages are spoken to add to the European feel. The first half of the movie is basically just loads of semi naked women whilst the second half is very OTT violence and gore. The problem I had with the ...

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...that tell them about a hostel in another country; and decide to go there on the basis of the 'quality' of the women there... Im not going to say anymore but if you wish to know more about the plot, you should browse the internet. The acting in the movie was, I would say, quite good. Im sure these are actors that not alot of people have seen before so this movie could break them. THe acting in the 'horror' parts is great, you really feel an element ...
...I said, the first hour or so is dull. It feels more like softcore porn so watch out it you thought this movie was a full on horror movie. But when it does kick in, by god you know its started. Overall this movie is above part, if you can be bothered watching an hour of mostly backstory to see the good bits. ...

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For years before Hostel was released, there was a lack of horror films that actually did what they said on the tin. Hostel changed that, and took us once again into a world of limitless terror on film. Three travellers end up in a small town in Slovakia, searching for the free-sex paradise described to them by a stranger. Before long, their sex and booze-filled adventure becomes a living nightmare, as the characters are subjected to some of the ...
...suffering on the human body. Hostel does paint a very graphic picture of how cruel one human can be to another, and makes a point of trying to understand that there are indeed two very different human sides to this twisted world. There'll be moments when you look away in disgust and cover your mouth, as the films drags you through the hellish intensity. Hostel lives up to its potential, in that Eli Roth wanted to make a film that, when you strip ...

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