The Time Hotel
The Time Hotel

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The Time Hotel

2023
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
Korean

'The Time Hotel' is a hotel survival survival where 10 guests try to survive as the last one in the 'Time Hotel', where you can buy everything with time instead of money, and check out as soon as you run out of time. In 'Time Hotel', you can use everything from restaurants to cafes and room service by paying for time instead of money. Prize money up to 300 million won will be given to the final winner, who succeeds in managing time until the end by using the prize money earned through the game. From alliances to lies, betrayals, and conspiracies, it seems that we can get a glimpse of the colorful human group through the appearances of those who carry out their own survival strategies.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Eduardo MattosGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of strangers finds themselves trapped in a mysterious hotel where time seems to behave erratically, looping and distorting their reality. As they struggle to escape, they uncover dark secrets about the hotel and its enigmatic proprietor. They must confront their pasts and solve the puzzle of the hotel before time runs out permanently.

Critical Reception

The Time Hotel received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its ambitious concept and atmospheric horror elements, many found the execution lacking in coherence and pacing. The film struggled to fully realize its potential, resulting in a viewing experience that was often confusing rather than compelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise of temporal anomalies within a confined setting.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that fails to deliver a satisfying resolution.

  • Noted for its low-budget aesthetic which sometimes detracts from the intended suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Time Hotel are scarce and largely unenthusiastic, with many viewers expressing confusion over the narrative and disappointment with the underdeveloped characters and plot.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2023, 'The Time Hotel' was reportedly filmed several years prior, contributing to some of the dated visual elements and production quality.

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