Overall rating: 4.1944447 / 5 from 72 reviews.
This limited edition slipcover, designed by Steak Mtn, is a unique collectible for film enthusiasts. The movie, directed by Jessica Hausner, is praised for its haunting atmosphere and strong performances. The visual quality of the film is highly regarded, though some viewers find it unsettling.
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"The movie is very slow paced and the audio isn’t the best mixed; voice would be too quiet then music/sounds too loud. This forced me to turn the volume up which strangely added to the horror experience. I would call this a slow burn but it really doesn’t give any satisfying resolve. I could see a general audience hating this, and a small amount of people calling this a revolutionary genre defying film. I am torn in between."
"Movie: Another solidly enjoyable, "sparse" horror film, with minimal score, long takes, and very gradual developments that nonetheless bring across a definite vibe. In this case, the main feeling is like when you're alone in another room at night and have to turn off the light before you go back to your bedroom. I liked it. Extras: I don't usually have time for commentary tracks, but I did appreciate that this came with a few trailers for other movies by the director. Packaging: Really great slipcover, which is evocative as well as matches the other two Hausner films released around the same time."
"slow-burn Austrian thriller that relies almost entirely on lingering tension and quiet dread rather than traditional jump scares, which is a good thing. Solid."
"An engrossing tale that left many, apparently, upset over the ambiguous ending. I enjoy being left with a mystery to mull over - and Hotel leads you to one so very well. ,"
"wow, so cool. A very cozy horror movie that is drooping with atmosphere. I liked the witch and folk horror aspects. The slipcover is very nice, especially the bold contrast between red and black colors."
"Jessica Hausner’s Hotel (2004) is a minimalist horror that trades spectacle for atmosphere. The story follows Irene, a new receptionist at a remote Austrian hotel, where the disappearance of her predecessor lingers like a shadow. The film builds unease through silence, repetition, and the unsettling behavior of those around her. Rather than offering clear answers, Hotel thrives on ambiguity. Its long, static shots and muted performances create a sense of alienation that grows heavier with each scene. The result is a haunting exploration of isolation and the uncanny, where the ordinary becomes quietly terrifying."
"Fun thriller. Recommended."
"I work the nightshift at a hotel so I appreciate whatever hotel horror I can get my hands on."
"A great little movie that focuses on a singular character with a question of monsters or madness. The deliberate pacing down to even the slow, drawn out camera movements, does so much to bring out dread and discomfort of this character's isolation."
"Jessica Hausner has a David Lynchian appreciation for the terror of empty spaces. Admittedly, not a lot *happens* in Hotel and very little is explained. That said, anyone who has ever experienced the drudgery of working for a corporate hotel will relate to the more mundane terrors of passive-aggressive co-workers and withering performance reviews. The slip design and cover art are sublimely haunting and the picture is great. I could have used some more special features and a booklet, though. This is a film that deserves a high word count. Still, I'm happy to have made the acquaintance of Hausner through Film Movement and plan to check out Lovely Rita and Lourdes very soon."
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