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American horror filmHostel“was released in 2005 and caused a mixed reaction from the audience. Someone praises the film for the original plot and the realism of what is happening on the screen, while someone, on the contrary, criticizes it for excessive cruelty. One way or another, the film has gained great popularity among horror fans. The plot revolves around two students from America who go on vacation to Europe to have fun with girls.
During their journey, they meet an Icelander who joins their company. One night they meet Alexei, who advises them to visit a hostel in Slovakia, near the city of Bratislava, where they can have a good time with easily accessible women.
Arriving at the specified address, the company falls into a real bloody trap, from which it is almost impossible to get out.
In the article, we will talk about 10 horror films that are similar to Hostel. This list should please fans of this film.
10 And Darkness Comes (2010)
Thriller “And darkness will come“is a remake of the British film of the same name, released in 1970.
All events in the film take place in Argentina, where two girls from America go on a bike trip to explore remote areas of the country.
During a walk, they are forced to separate for a while, after which one of the heroines disappears without a trace. A friend of a missing girl tries to find her before nightfall. However, this will not be so easy to do.
9. Vertigo (2009)
French adventure thrillerDizzinesstells the story of a rock climbing company. A group of extreme lovers once again goes to the mountains. Their journey is initially complicated by the fact that the usual route was closed. However, this does not stop the company, and they decide to continue the dangerous climb to the top.
After a while, climbers realize that they are not alone in the mountains. Now they will have to fight not only with obstacles of a natural nature on the way, but also with a real psychopath who decided to hunt them down.
8. Closed party (2009)
Film reel made in TaiwanPrivate party“was released in 2009. The film is often called the Asian copy of Hostel, for which some people love it, while others criticize it.
There are many scenes of cruelty and violence in the film, which not every viewer will like. The protagonist of the picture is a young poor guy Wade, who receives an invitation from his boss to a large social reception.
The guy wants to be part of high society at least for a while and happily agrees to attend the event. In addition, the invitation card indicates that all the wildest dreams of the guests can come true at the party.
At first, everything goes well at the reception, and Waite enjoys what is happening, thinking that he has landed in heaven. However, soon the heavenly place turns into a real hell, from which it is not so easy to escape.
7. Grotesque (2009)
Japanese movie “Grotesque”is considered one of the most violent horror films of all time, it is even banned from showing in a number of countries. The British commission, which assigns an age rating to films, considered that even people over 18 years of age could be psychologically harmed by this film, and banned its distribution and screening.
The plot develops around a young couple of lovers. The young man Kazuo and his beloved Aki are returning from a walk when they are suddenly attacked by a sadistic psychopath.
Once in the lair of a maniac, young people are subjected to cruel and senseless torture. There is no logic in the actions of the sadist, and there are only perverted desires to torment their victims, periodically giving a little hope of salvation.
The reality of what is happening on the screen will shock even the most sophisticated horror lover. “Grotesque” makes you think about how the victims of violence, as well as the sadist himself, think and feel.
6. In a cage (2010)
French horror movieIn a cage“was released in 2010. The development of the plot begins with the fact that a group of doctors is sent on a humanitarian expedition to Eastern Europe. The main route turns out to be closed, and they have to turn off the main road and take a detour. This decision leads to disastrous consequences: young people are taken hostage by unknown people in masks.
Doctors are taken to a gloomy room and put in cells. After a while, the captives realize that they have little chance of staying alive.
The film is not replete with dynamic scenes, but slowly plunges the audience into an atmosphere of horror and hopelessness, for which it deserves a lot of positive reviews.
5. Wolf Pit (2005)
Australian horror filmWolf’s Pitis based on real events. The real-life serial killer Ivan (Ivan) Milat became the prototype of the main villain.
The main action in the film takes place in Australia, where a group of students of three goes to find a meteorite crater.
While traveling, the young people’s car breaks down and they agree to a local resident’s offer of help.
A man named Mike offers students to fix their car, only for this you need to drive the transport to his house. After a while, tourists will very much regret that they agreed to accept the offer of a stranger.
4. Satan (2006)
French comedy horror filmShaitan“combined black humor, stories about a crazy family and mysticism. Many viewers perceived the film as a kind of parody of youth horror.
The development of events begins with the fact that a group of young people come off at a party where they meet a cute girl Eva. A new friend invites them to continue the fun elsewhere.
The company agrees to her proposal, and they find themselves somewhere near the city, in a lonely house. The inhabitants of the dwelling behave a little strange. As a result, young people find themselves in a bloody trap from which it is not so easy to get out.
3. The Tourist (2006)
American horror filmTouristas” will tell the story of students who decided to relax in Brazil.
The bus with tourists gets into an accident, after which the travelers decide to go to a bar and relieve stress.
Waking up after a fun night, the young people do not find their things and go in search of the police station, then are captured. Now they have to become participants in the cruel experiments of the local military.
2. Red State (2011)
Film strip “red state“was released in 2011. The film received mixed reviews from film critics and viewers. Despite a large number of negative reviews, the film received two awards at the Cannes Film Festival.
The plot revolves around three teenagers who are captured by a religious community.
Fanatics are ready to shed other people’s blood in the name of saving sinful souls. Unfortunate teenagers have no choice but to try to escape. However, the sectarians are very aggressive and well-armed.
1. Border (2007)
Horror movie “Borderwas filmed by French director Xavier Jahns. Events unfold around a group of bandits who go on the run after committing crimes. Attackers come across an old hotel and decide to settle in it for a while.
The managers of the institution are not very happy with their guests, but the hostility of the owners is not the worst thing that the criminals have to face. Soon they will find out that they have fallen into the hands of cannibals who are not going to leave anyone alive.
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