Hostel (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Hostel is a 2006 mystery thriller directed by Eli Roth, starring Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson and Eythor Gudjonsson. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $82 million worldwide on a $4.8 million budget. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Eli Roth
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget
- $4.8M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Hostel About?
The premise of Hostel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While backpacking through Europe, two American tourists seek out an off-the-beaten-path hostel in Slovakia. What begins as an adventurous escape quickly turns into a nightmare as they discover the establishment harbors a sinister secret. They find themselves trapped in a brutal situation, fighting for their lives against sadistic captors with horrifying intentions. Survival depends on their wits and resilience in a desperate battle for freedom.
Hostel Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- salad
- torture
- characters murdered one by one
- torture chamber
- female nudity
- tied to a chair
- slovakia
- travel
- sadism
- sadistic murderer
- sadistic psychopath
- extreme violence
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- female rear nudity
- backpacker
- whimpering
- whistling
- vegetarian
- suicide
- fanny pack
- violence
- bound and gagged
- bong
- foreigner
- dancing
- cut into pieces
- mutilation
- female frontal nudity
- erotica
- blood splatter
- survival horror
- achilles tendon cut
- dismemberment
- finger cut off
- death of friend
- college student
- bag over head
- american abroad
- screaming
- handcuffs
- hit by a train
- pain
- gang of murderers
- psychopathic killer
- torture horror
- vacation gone wrong
- vacation
- bare chested male
- europe
- friend
- sledge hammer
Hostel Cast
Jay Hernandez leads the cast, with Derek Richardson and Eythor Gudjonsson. Directed by Eli Roth.
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Director Eli Roth
More from Eli Roth
More films directed by Eli Roth, best-rated first: Grindhouse, Thanksgiving, The House with a Clock in Its Walls and Cabin Fever.
Hostel Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hostel 55 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 59% User score
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Hostel Plot Summary
What happens in Hostel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Amsterdam, a trio of American backpackers, Paxton (Jay Hernandez), Josh (Derek Richardson), and Óli (Eythor Gudjonsson), embark on an adventurous journey that leads them to a Slovakian hostel reputed for its beautiful local women. Their adventure begins when they encounter a Russian man named Alexei who shares tales of the enticing Slovak hostel. Eager for new experiences, they board a train to Slovakia where they meet a peculiar Dutch businessman whose odd behavior raises their suspicions yet also intrigues them.
Full summary
The whole story of Hostel, scene by scene
Hostel Box Office & Budget
Hostel grossed $82 million worldwide on a $4.8 million budget, 17 times what it cost. $47.3 million came from the US and Canada and $34.7 million (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$82M
17× its budget
- US & Canada
- $47.3M
- International
- $34.7M
- Budget
- $4.8M
Hostel Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hostel.
How Well Do You Know Hostel?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What city do the American backpackers first travel to in Europe?
Cars in Hostel
10 cars on screen, including the 1971 GAZ 24 Volga and the 1986 Tatra 613-3.
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1971 GAZ 24 Volga Important role -
1986 Tatra 613-3 Important role -
1991 Ford Transit MkIII Minor role -
1977 Lada 1200 2101 Minor role
Hostel Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Nakvynes namai” and “Krvavi hostel”.
- Also known as
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- Nakvynes namai
- Krvavi hostel
- Otel
- Хостел
- 人皮客栈
- Motel
- הוסטל
- O Albergue
- 호스텔
- Хотелът на ужасите
- 恐怖旅舍
- Hostal
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- مسافرخانه 1
- 殺人慾室
- นรกรอชำแหละ
- ホステル
- Lò Mổ
- L'Auberge
- Căminul ororilor
- हॉस्टल, ჰოსტელი
- Nakvynės namai
- نُزُل
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Hostel FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Hostel, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hostel?
Hostel runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Hostel released?
Hostel was released on January 6, 2006.
Who directed Hostel?
Hostel was directed by Eli Roth.
More films by Eli Roth Who is in the cast of Hostel?
Hostel stars Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson and Eythor Gudjonsson.
How much did Hostel make at the box office?
Hostel grossed $82 million worldwide ($47.3 million domestic, $34.7 million international) on a budget of $4.8 million.
How is Hostel rated?
Hostel has 55 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Hostel have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Hostel has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
What language is Hostel in?
The original language of Hostel is Hindi.
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