Paradise Motel
Paradise Motel

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Paradise Motel

1985
Movie
89 min
English

Sam Kehoe moves from Seattle to a new school in California. Trying to make friends, Sam manages to free up the honeymoon suite in his dad's motel so his friends are able to use the room for sex.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Christian GelyGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of people check into a remote and eerie motel, only to find themselves trapped in a surreal and increasingly terrifying experience. As reality blurs with hallucination, they must confront their deepest fears and unravel the motel's dark secrets to survive. The psychological tension escalates, leading to a disturbing and ambiguous conclusion.

Critical Reception

Paradise Motel is a peculiar and atmospheric thriller that garnered a cult following for its unsettling mood and mind-bending narrative. While not widely distributed, it's often praised for its unique blend of horror and psychological drama, though its abstract nature can be divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling psychological horror.

  • The film's surreal and ambiguous nature is a polarizing but intriguing element.

  • Noted for its strong performances, particularly from the lead cast.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in a real, abandoned hotel in the French Alps, adding to its authentic sense of isolation and decay.

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