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HOSTEL, The hallowed tradition of the post-college European backpacking trip turns into an unimaginable nightmare for two unsuspecting American 20-somethings in Eli Roth's (CABIN FEVER) sensational second outing. Paxton (Jay Hernandez) and Josh (Derek Richardson) have embarked upon a hedonistic tour of the continent, and somewhere along the way pick up travelling companion Oli (Eythor Gudjonsson). In Amsterdam the trio partakes of the pastimes most dear to frat boys everywhere: weed, prostitutes, and nightclubs. But when a fellow traveller tells these thrill-seekers about the decadent scene that awaits them in Bratislava, they find themselves unable to resist its lures; enticed by the promise of a hostel full of beautiful girls who love Americans, they set out for the remote areas of Eastern Europe. There, the sex farce to which the film's first half is devoted slowly turns ominous, as the boys hook up immediately with the gorgeous Natalya (Barbara Nedeljakova) and Svetlana (Jana Kaderabkova), whose eagerness masks more sinister intentions. Soon, the disagreeable backpackers find themselves on the other side of the flesh trade, sold by the girls into an exclusive human trafficking operation that gives its customers the opportunity to torture and kill a helpless victim. Much of what follows consists of the squirm-inducing surgical horrors that characterise precursors such as SAW, with the implications regarding the capitalist system and the human soul becoming ever darker. Produced by Quentin Tarantino, the film amps up the gore factor as much as it can get away with, and, in the tradition of the best horror films, offers a satirical socially conscious commentary. In HOSTEL PART II, American backpackers Beth, Whitney, and Lorna are travelling around Europe when they meet Axelle, a gorgeous woman who persuades them to follow her to a rejuvenating spa in Slovakia. However, the spa/hostel in question has some nasty surprises in store for the trio. In HOSTEL PART III, A Sin City bachelor party leads to unspeakable suffering thanks to the sadistic clients of Elite Hunting Club. When four friends are lured off the Strip by a pair of lusty escorts, they think they're in for the time of their life. But it may be the last mistake they ever make, because the Elite Hunting Club has come to town, and once they've got you, there's no escaping. Kip Pardue, Thomas Kretschmann, and Skyler Stone star.Product Identifiers
EAN5035822811010
eBay Product ID (ePID)111032916
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ActorThomas Kretschmann, Roger Bart, Heather Matarazzo, Jay Hernandez, Eythor Gudjonsson, Bijou Phillips, John Hensley, Barbara Nedeljakova, Derek Richardson, Lauren German
Film/TV TitleHostel / Hostel Part 2 / Hostel Part 3 (Box Set)
DirectorScott Spiegel, Eli Roth
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageArabic\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\French\German\Hindi\Italian\Norwegian\Portuguese\Spanish\Swedish\Turkish
Run Time265 Mins
Release Year2012
FormatDVD
FranchiseHostel
FeaturesCommentary with Director Eli Roth, Executive Producer Quentin Tarantino and Associate Producer Gabriel Roth\Commentary with Director Eli Roth\Hostel Part II: The Next Level\The Art of KNB EFX\Production Design\Blood and Guts Gag Reel\Hostel Part II: A Legacy of Torture International Television Special\Commentary with Eli Roth, Lauren German, Richard Burgi and Vera Jordanova\Deleted Scenes\"The Treatment" radio interview with Eli Roth\Commentary with Director Scott Spiegel and Kip Pardue\Director's Commentary with Eli Roth\Director and Executive Producers' Commentary with Quentin Tarantino\Director and Producer's Commentary\Director and Guests' Commentary with Harry Knowles of AintItCoolNews.com\Hostel Dissected Three Part Featurette\Kill the Car! Multi-Angle Interactive Feature, With Subtitles
GenreHorror/Occult, General
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs3
Certificate18
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Additional InformationHOSTEL, The hallowed tradition of the post-college European backpacking trip turns into an unimaginable nightmare for two unsuspecting American 20-somethings in Eli Roth's (CABIN FEVER) sensational second outing. Paxton (Jay Hernandez) and Josh (Derek Richardson) have embarked upon a hedonistic tour of the continent, and somewhere along the way pick up travelling companion Oli (Eythor Gudjonsson). In Amsterdam the trio partakes of the pastimes most dear to frat boys everywhere: weed, prostitutes, and nightclubs. But when a fellow traveller tells these thrill-seekers about the decadent scene that awaits them in Bratislava, they find themselves unable to resist its lures; enticed by the promise of a hostel full of beautiful girls who love Americans, they set out for the remote areas of Eastern Europe. There, the sex farce to which the film's first half is devoted slowly turns ominous, as the boys hook up immediately with the gorgeous Natalya (Barbara Nedeljakova) and Svetlana (Jana Kaderabkova), whose eagerness masks more sinister intentions. Soon, the disagreeable backpackers find themselves on the other side of the flesh trade, sold by the girls into an exclusive human trafficking operation that gives its customers the opportunity to torture and kill a helpless victim. Much of what follows consists of the squirm-inducing surgical horrors that characterise precursors such as SAW, with the implications regarding the capitalist system and the human soul becoming ever darker. Produced by Quentin Tarantino, the film amps up the gore factor as much as it can get away with, and, in the tradition of the best horror films, offers a satirical socially conscious commentary. In <br> HOSTEL PART II, American backpackers Beth, Whitney, and Lorna are travelling around Europe when they meet Axelle, a gorgeous woman who persuades them to follow her to a rejuvenating spa in Slovakia. However, the spa/hostel in question has some nasty surprises in store for the trio. <br> In HOSTEL PART III, A Sin City bachelor party leads to unspeakable suffering thanks to the sadistic clients of Elite Hunting Club. When four friends are lured off the Strip by a pair of lusty escorts, they think they're in for the time of their life. But it may be the last mistake they ever make, because the Elite Hunting Club has come to town, and once they've got you, there's no escaping. Kip Pardue, Thomas Kretschmann, and Skyler Stone star.
ReviewsThe Hollywood Reporter - Roth has managed the rare feat of actually improving on the original., TV Guide - It's a back-to-basics, gore-and-gristle look at the no-frills nastiness of 1970s films, in which monsters, mutants and ghosts can't hold a candle to the sheer, unadulterated evil that lurks in the hearts of men.
ScreenwriterEli Roth
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleHostel / Hostel Part 2 / Hostel Part 3 (Box Set)
Consumer AdviceContains very strong, bloody violence