A quantum leap for Eli Roth

Rating: 9/10 (18 September 2005)

Having just seen Hostel as the last film shown at the Toronto Film Festival, I was so impressed. Roth has honed his skill as a writer and director, giving us not only a huge leap over Cabin Fever (no mean feat in itself) but also a grand contribution to the sub-genre of Revenge films. Yes, the horror in the film is mundane (that is, not fantasy) but the measure of revenge scenes in the film is just perfect. Yes, the film is very violent and graphic, but for those of us who find a sublime beauty in that, Hostel will reward you in spades! Eli, I hope you remember me from the above statement and tagging CB as 'a horror movie in reverse' back a few TIFF's ago. I am anxiously awaiting your next film already! Everyone else, check into the Hostel!