Hostel Franchise
Why ‘Hostel’ Shouldn’t Be Dismissed as Mere “Torture Porn”
A 2006 New York Magazine article notably coined the term ‘torture porn’. It referenced films like Saw, Hostel, and The Devil’s Rejects. I won’t name them, but there are horror...
Fifteen Years Later Hostel is Still Plagued by Awful Characters and Cringeworthy Dialogue [Editorial]
Hostel marks Eli Roth’s second feature film directorial effort, with Cabin Fever being his first. Roth amped up the gore for his sophomore outing. Following in the footsteps...
Why Hostel Part II is More Appealing to Female Horror Fans than the Original
Eli Roth’s 2005 film Hostel is one with which I have a love/hate relationship. As a horror fan, I of course loved the unrelenting brutality of the film. It never shied away from showin...
Hostel Part II Shows Minor Evolution Over its Predecessor [Retrospective]
Like a lot of sequels, Hostel Part II is heavier on backstory than its predecessor. In the second installment, the viewer gets more info on the corporation that is pulling the strings. And t...