Tag Archives: Hostel

Twenty Years Of ‘SAW’ (2004) – A Game Changer

Saw (2004) - James Wan and Cary Elwes

I remember sitting in the theater, awestruck, the first time I saw the trailer. I want to say it was during the previews before Freddy vs. Jason. I can’t remember the exact moment, because let’s face it, it was a while ago. What I DO remember was being completely blown …

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Horror’s Top 25+ Most Memorable Final Guys

A lot has been said about horror’s Final Girls, but can we talk about a chunk of hunks who have managed to make it to the credit roll? In no particular order, here are 25—give or take—of horror’s most memorable Final Guys. 1. Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) SURVIVED: The Evil Dead …

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10 Fun Facts About Eli Roth’s ‘Hostel’ (2006)

To celebrate the US release of Eli Roth’s sick, twisted flick, Hostel (read our retro review here), turning 15 on January 6, 2021, we have compiled a list of fun facts about the film. Ah, yes, the movie that made everyone scared to stay in a hostel while traveling. Thanks, Eli Roth! …

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Slaughter In Slovakia – Looking Back At Eli Roth’s ‘Hostel’ (2005)

Earlier this month marked the fifteenth anniversary of one of the most uncompromising additions to modern horror – Eli Roth’s Hostel. In 2005, when Hostel was unleashed at the Toronto International Film Festival, the United States and beyond were facing some diabolical issues. Issues such as terrorism, war, and the …

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13 Of The Best Friends In Horror Films

Whether you find yourself in the middle of a maniac’s killing spree, an apocalypse, or a hostage situation, always make sure you have at least one friend who’ll have your back, no matter what. Today, PopHorror shows its appreciation for the best friends in horror films. This list isn’t speaking …

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Genre Policing: A New Trend In Horror

When I saw Get Out (2017) (see our review here), I knew that it would be an important movie for the horror genre. I also knew it would be a controversial one. I thought that controversy would be born of the film’s masterful treatment of American anxieties about race, and …

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Red Room: A Sadist Horror Story

Torture in the horror genre is nothing new. Though villainous motives vary from films such as Saw and Hostel, nearly every scenario consists of poor unsuspecting victims falling prey to a trap and painful brutality ensues. However, Red Room, a short horror film by Austrailian filmmaker Omar Fodda, combines many …

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Hostel Part 2 Turns 10! – Retro Review

Na Zdorivie! In 2005, director Eli Roth started the torture porn craze with his extreme horror film, Hostel. Two years later, he gave us a sequel that had more laughs, and a lot more creative kills! June 8th marks the 10 year anniversary for Hostel: Part 2!  (Synopsis provided by …

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