Hostel

Wallcrawler · 04-21-2006, 12:10 PM

I dont know if any of you have seen this horror film advertised or anything, but this is one movie I recommend you pass on.

This is probably one of the biggest wastes of time you will ever see. Everything I read about it hyped it to be horrific and people shouldnt watch it if they had a weak heart and all that other bs.

Really, aside from about 6 frames, there's nothing to see. When the action starts, the camera cuts away and leaves everything to your imagination. Of the 3 main characters, you never see two of them die.

Thats pretty sad for a horror movie. I dont know about you, but I pay for a horror movie to see people getting offed in all sorts of nasty fashion. Not to see the killer, see his weapon, and then have the camera cut away and then see the body about 20 minutes later when another character happens to see it.

From the damage to the bodies, I can probably guess what happened, but if I wanted to sit and imagine what happened, I wouldnt have rented the movie. Id just sit around thinkin shit up.

Cheaper, yes. But its just not as entertaining you see.

I recommend you pass on this one. Theres a few good frames in there as I mentioned, but when you compile the entire movie, its one big waste of time.

**BigMeatballDave** · 04-21-2006, 12:15 PM

I already rented it. I'll be watching it tomorrow...

Fish · 04-21-2006, 12:16 PM

I thought it looked pretty lame..... why is it so hard to make a decent horror flick these days?

chagrin · 04-21-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

I thought it looked pretty lame..... why is it so hard to make a decent horror flick these days?

28 days later was pretty cool I thought

Fish · 04-21-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

28 days later was pretty cool I thought

Probably the last horror movie I enjoyed..... I saw it on a weekday matinee with 4 buddies and we were the only ones in the theater....

Did you happen to watch Shawn of the Dead??

chagrin · 04-21-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Fish

Probably the last horror movie I enjoyed..... I saw it on a weekday matinee with 4 buddies and we were the only ones in the theater....

Did you happen to watch Shawn of the Dead??

No, is it good?

Fish · 04-21-2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

No, is it good?

Outstanding.... perfect blend of humor/horror. If you liked 28 days, you'll get a kick out of Shawn of the Dead.....

Bump · 11-16-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

28 days later was pretty cool I thought

28 days/weeks later were really good IMO. Good story, some gore, good writing and solid acting and it made it seem realistic to a certain point. I would definately go see a 3rd one if they did one.

CanadianChief · 04-21-2006, 12:25 PM

I agree with you Wallcrawler. I watched Hostel on Wednesday and heard that it was supposed to be this massive gore fest that had people running out of the theatres but it turned out pretty lame. I enjoyed Final Destination 3 a lot more. At least you got to see all the gory kill scenes!!!

**Dunit35** · 04-21-2006, 12:30 PM

What about Wolf Creek? The one directed by Tarantino. That one should be good.

ChiefClint · 04-21-2006, 12:37 PM

Wolf Creek was stupid, no where near the hype. I enjoyed Hostel a lot for some reason.

CanadianChief · 04-21-2006, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefClint

I enjoyed Hostel a lot for some reason.

It might have been all the T & A

Nightwish · 04-22-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

What about Wolf Creek? The one directed by Tarantino. That one should be good.

If there is anything that would turn me off to Wolf Creek, it would be the fact that it is directed by Tarantino. I don't think I've ever seen a movie he made that was worth two shits.

58-4ever · 04-22-2006, 12:37 AM

Horror movies just arn't that appealing to me. The plot usually suffers, and the twists are usually way too predictable.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 04-22-2006, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nightwish

If there is anything that would turn me off to Wolf Creek, it would be the fact that it is directed by Tarantino. I don't think I've ever seen a movie he made that was worth two shits.

Tarantino had nothing to do with Wolf Creek. I think you may be confusing it with Hostel -- a LOT of people thought Tarantino did Hostel, but all he did was finance it (he's executive producer) and put his name on it. Eli Roth directed Hostel.

04-21-2006, 12:10 PM	Topic Starter
Wallcrawler How tall is this thing? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ground 0 for enema of US. Casino cash: $4202912	Hostel I dont know if any of you have seen this horror film advertised or anything, but this is one movie I recommend you pass on. This is probably one of the biggest wastes of time you will ever see. Everything I read about it hyped it to be horrific and people shouldnt watch it if they had a weak heart and all that other bs. Really, aside from about 6 frames, there's nothing to see. When the action starts, the camera cuts away and leaves everything to your imagination. Of the 3 main characters, you never see two of them die. Thats pretty sad for a horror movie. I dont know about you, but I pay for a horror movie to see people getting offed in all sorts of nasty fashion. Not to see the killer, see his weapon, and then have the camera cut away and then see the body about 20 minutes later when another character happens to see it. From the damage to the bodies, I can probably guess what happened, but if I wanted to sit and imagine what happened, I wouldnt have rented the movie. Id just sit around thinkin shit up. Cheaper, yes. But its just not as entertaining you see. I recommend you pass on this one. Theres a few good frames in there as I mentioned, but when you compile the entire movie, its one big waste of time.
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04-21-2006, 12:15 PM	#2
BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	I already rented it. I'll be watching it tomorrow...
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04-21-2006, 12:16 PM	#3
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2158919	I thought it looked pretty lame..... why is it so hard to make a decent horror flick these days? __________________
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04-21-2006, 12:25 PM	#9
CanadianChief Liquor and Whores Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A Trailer Park Near You! Casino cash: $2443495	I agree with you Wallcrawler. I watched Hostel on Wednesday and heard that it was supposed to be this massive gore fest that had people running out of the theatres but it turned out pretty lame. I enjoyed Final Destination 3 a lot more. At least you got to see all the gory kill scenes!!!
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04-21-2006, 12:30 PM	#10
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1417045	What about Wolf Creek? The one directed by Tarantino. That one should be good.
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04-21-2006, 12:37 PM	#11
ChiefClint Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $10004900	Wolf Creek was stupid, no where near the hype. I enjoyed Hostel a lot for some reason.
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04-22-2006, 12:37 AM	#14
58-4ever The Collective Unconscious Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The OP Casino cash: $9520422	Horror movies just arn't that appealing to me. The plot usually suffers, and the twists are usually way too predictable.
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