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Hotel Fear (1978): Cast

Hotel Fear (1978) movie poster

Hotel Fear is a 1978 drama horror film directed by Francesco Barilli, starring José María Prada as Hotel guest, Francisco Rabal and Luc Merenda. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Hotel Fear (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Horror , Drama , Mystery
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hotel Fear About?

The premise of Hotel Fear without spoilers.

Check in if you dare! In wartime, a young girl runs the family hotel with her mother. When the mother suddenly dies, the girl becomes prey to the hotel’s depraved, lecherous guests. A mysterious cloaked figure then appears, brutally eliminating anyone who threatens her safety.

Hotel Fear Themes & Keywords

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  • female nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • sexual abuse
  • rape
  • kissing during rape
  • rape and revenge
  • sexual assault
  • female full frontal nudity
  • italian gothic
  • mother daughter relationship
  • sex scene
  • male star appears nude
+38 more
  • male pubic hair
  • murder by gunshot
  • murder by shooting
  • sexual humiliation
  • cunnilingus
  • manipulative woman
  • manipulative behavior
  • manipulative man
  • psychological manipulation
  • silenced with a kiss
  • stabbed to death
  • murder by stabbing
  • dead body in a bathtub
  • woman kicks a man in the groin
  • massacre
  • vigilante justice
  • revenge
  • betrayal
  • coming of age
  • nervous breakdown
  • bare chested male
  • spanish giallo
  • violence
  • undressing
  • nudity
  • italian horror
  • false confession
  • expressionism
  • drowning
  • cruelty
  • corruption
  • abandoned house
  • death of mother
  • male rear nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • incest
  • adolescence sexuality
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Cast & crew

Hotel Fear Cast & Characters

José María Prada leads the cast as Hotel guest, with Francisco Rabal as Marta's lover and Luc Merenda as Rodolfo. Directed by Francesco Barilli; 14 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Francesco Barilli

One more film directed by Francesco Barilli: The Perfume of the Lady in Black.

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Details

Hotel Fear Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “La violación de la señorita Julia” and “A rettegés szállodája”.

Also known as
  • La violación de la señorita Julia
  • A rettegés szállodája
  • 美人鱼旅馆
  • 호텔 피어

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FAQ

Hotel Fear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hotel Fear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hotel Fear?

Hotel Fear runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Hotel Fear released?

Hotel Fear was released on February 16, 1978.

Who directed Hotel Fear?

Hotel Fear was directed by Francesco Barilli.

More films by Francesco Barilli

Who is in the cast of Hotel Fear?

Hotel Fear stars José María Prada as Hotel guest, Francisco Rabal as Marta's lover and Luc Merenda as Rodolfo, among 14 credited actors.

Does Hotel Fear have a post-credit scene?

No. Hotel Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hotel Fear in?

The original language of Hotel Fear is Italian.

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