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Hostel
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Eli Roth. With Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Eythor Gudjonsson.
59.7/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThree backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Hostel.
MoviHero lists January 6, 2006 as the release date for Hostel. Eli Roth is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jay Hernandez as Paxton, Derek Richardson as Josh, Eythor Gudjonsson as Oli, Barbara Nedeljakova as Natalya. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 6, 2006
GenresHorror
Runtime1h 34m
DirectorEli Roth
CastJay Hernandez as Paxton, Derek Richardson as Josh, Eythor Gudjonsson as Oli, Barbara Nedeljakova as Natalya
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Hostel right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Hostel runs 1h 34m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 59.7/100 (5.972/10) from 4,114 votes. Updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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