Nothing to it! Merely torture for torture's sake!

Rating: 5/10 (18 May 2006)

Yes, I'm a little slow in getting to this film (having Quetin Tarritino's name attached to this film is probably the main reason). Anywho, I disliked this film. The much talked about "soft core porn" first half was barely interesting (seen better in other "R" rated stuff). The second half was just plain disturbing. "Hostel" is a film for those who may enjoy "films" like "Faces of Death" or perhaps watching explicit home movies of Nazi death camps. Now don't get me wrong, I don't mind gore if it serves a purpose or adds to the suspense of a film somehow, but torture as an entertainment medium is just tasteless & needless IMO. I felt as though I was watching a snuff film. Is this the future of horror, no story driven plot just shock value & torture?? A teenybopper game of who can look at gore & torture the longest without getting squeamish, sick or turning away?? After watching "Hostel" I just felt as though Eli Roth's main driving goal was to out gross & out shock "Saw". After watching "Hostel", I feel the need to take a long hot shower.
Bloodstone's Recommendation: See "Hostel" if you really get off on torture for tortures sake.
BloodStone's Rating: 5/10