Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel 1979

Inspector arrives at Dead Mountaineer's Hotel

Inspector Glebsky travels to the secluded Dead Mountaineer's Hotel, hoping to solve a case in a remote valley. He prepares to begin his investigation into the unusual lodgers.

Strange lodgers introduced

The visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Moses and Olaf Andvarafors, and their odd, guarded behavior casts a tense mood over the guesthouse. Their unusual habits make Glebsky suspicious and uneasy.

The silent man Luarvik arrives

A new, almost wordless guest named Luarvik arrives, unable to utter more than a few words. His presence adds to the sense that something alien is at play.

Revelation of aliens among guests

It is revealed that Mr. Moses and Luarvik are aliens, while Mrs. Moses and Olaf are their robots. The lodgers' true nature reframes the investigation and raises questions about deception and power.

Heavy snowfall cuts off the hotel

A heavy snowfall blankets the valley, isolating the hotel from the outside world. The isolation heightens the tension as the truth about the guests becomes harder to uncover.

A body appears

As the storm rages, a body is found and the investigation officially begins. Glebsky uses his standard methods to probe motive and opportunity.

Olaf's alleged murder stalls

The investigation into Olaf's alleged murder stalls as clues are scarce and contradictions abound. Glebsky struggles to fit the strange circumstances into familiar procedural categories.

Aliens prepare to leave Earth

As the mystery fragments unravel, the aliens prepare to depart Earth, confident in their plans. The impending exodus intensifies the urgency of the inspector's task.

Military helicopter arrives

A military helicopter appears, signaling that the authorities are aware of the situation's scale and potential extraterrestrial involvement. The arrival shifts the balance of power and raises the stakes for everyone in the hotel.

Glebsky's conflict with official duty

Glebsky faces a choice between following common sense and officially sanctioned procedures and aiding the aliens. He chooses the conventional path, which undermines the aliens' liberty and leads to tragedy.

Tragic outcome unfolds

The inspector's adherence to rules culminates in a tragic outcome for the aliens and perhaps himself. The exact nature of the tragedy remains ambiguous, but the consequences are clear.