Slaughter Hotel
Slaughter Hotel

Slaughter Hotel

1971Movie97 minItalian

A masked killer stalks an institution for mentally disturbed rich women.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Claudio FragassoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young American woman travels to Italy to claim her inheritance after her aunt's suspicious death. She soon discovers that her aunt was murdered, and that she may be the next victim. As she investigates the death, she uncovers a dark family secret involving a sinister cult and a series of gruesome murders.

Critical Reception

Slaughter Hotel is a cult classic of Italian horror, often praised for its atmospheric dread and graphic violence. While some critics found its plot convoluted, its stylish direction and shocking imagery have cemented its place in the giallo subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and atmospheric tension.
  • Noted for its gruesome violence and shocking imagery.
  • Criticized by some for a convoluted plot.

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Fun Fact

The film was released in the US as 'The Sweaty Hand of Horror', a title that bears little resemblance to the actual plot.

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