Hotel
Hotel

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Hotel

2013
Movie
97 min
Swedish

Erika is mentally bruised and starts group therapy with people seeking absolute anonymity.

Insights

IMDb3.5/10
Director: Rick RosenthalGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends celebrating a birthday find themselves trapped in a mysterious and sinister hotel. As the night progresses, they uncover dark secrets about the establishment and its inhabitants, leading to a terrifying struggle for survival. The hotel seems to have a life of its own, with unsettling events and supernatural occurrences testing their sanity and bonds.

Critical Reception

Hotel (2013) received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired horror elements. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers finding it a mildly entertaining B-movie while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative script and a lack of genuine scares.

  • Performances are largely unconvincing, failing to elevate the material.

  • Despite a potentially interesting premise, the execution falls flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Hotel (2013) are scarce, but those available generally echo the critical sentiment, with viewers finding the film to be unoriginal and lacking in substantial horror elements. Some noted it as a low-budget effort that didn't live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film features Irish pop duo Jedward in one of their few acting roles, playing twins who work at the hotel.

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