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Motel Hell

  • 1980
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
14K
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Rory Calhoun and Nancy Parsons in Motel Hell (1980)
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Dark ComedyParodyComedyHorrorThriller

A seemingly friendly farmer and his sister kidnap unsuspecting travelers and bury them alive, using them to create the "special meat" they are famous for.A seemingly friendly farmer and his sister kidnap unsuspecting travelers and bury them alive, using them to create the "special meat" they are famous for.A seemingly friendly farmer and his sister kidnap unsuspecting travelers and bury them alive, using them to create the "special meat" they are famous for.

  • Director
    • Kevin Connor
  • Writers
    • Robert Jaffe
    • Steven-Charles Jaffe
  • Stars
    • Rory Calhoun
    • Paul Linke
    • Nancy Parsons
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Connor
    • Writers
      • Robert Jaffe
      • Steven-Charles Jaffe
    • Stars
      • Rory Calhoun
      • Paul Linke
      • Nancy Parsons
    • 153User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Motel Hell
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    Motel Hell

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    Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun
    • Vincent Smith
    Paul Linke
    Paul Linke
    • Bruce Smith
    Nancy Parsons
    Nancy Parsons
    • Ida Smith
    Nina Axelrod
    Nina Axelrod
    • Terry
    Wolfman Jack
    Wolfman Jack
    • Reverend Billy
    Elaine Joyce
    Elaine Joyce
    • Edith Olson
    Dick Curtis
    Dick Curtis
    • Guy Robaire…
    Monique St. Pierre
    Monique St. Pierre
    • Debbie
    Rosanne Katon
    Rosanne Katon
    • Suzi
    E. Hampton Beagle
    • Bob Anderson
    Everett Creach
    • Bo Tulinski
    Michael Melvin
    • Ivan
    John Ratzenberger
    John Ratzenberger
    • Drummer
    Marc Silver
    Marc Silver
    • Guitarist
    Victoria Hartman
    • Female Terrible
    Gwil Richards
    • Mr. Owens
    Toni Gilman
    • Mrs. Owens
    • (as Toni Gillman)
    Shaylin Hendrixson
    • Twin #1
    • Director
      • Kevin Connor
    • Writers
      • Robert Jaffe
      • Steven-Charles Jaffe
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      United Artists marketed "Motel Hell" as a straightforward horror film rather than a black comedy/horror film, fearing that any quirkiness in the theatrical trailers or the theatrical release posters would drive away potential audiences. However, the tagline "You might just die...laughing!" still appeared on several of the aforementioned theatrical release posters.
    • Goofs
      The events in the film supposedly take place during summer according to Boris' makeshift gravestone (Boris Tulinsky 3-5-1923 to 6-7-1980) but later in it, the two young women that encounter the fake herd of cows are dressed in winter clothing, are talking about a ski instructor, and have skis strapped to the roof of their car, implying that it takes place during winter.
    • Quotes

      [Vincent uses human flesh to spice up his smoked meat]

      Vincent Smith: It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent Fritters.

    • Crazy credits
      The film's opening title image is the neon-lit sign "Motel Hello" with the "o" at the end of it burned out. The entire sign is later shown to be slowly short circuiting during the closing credits and finally exploding after said closing credits end.
    • Alternate versions
      Although the UK theatrical version of the film was uncut, the 1986 UK Warner Bros. video release of it had to have two seconds cut from it to remove a closeup shot of a chainsaw wound during the ending. The 2002 ILC DVD release of it, however, was completely uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Hopscotch/It's My Turn/Loving Couples/The Elephant Man/Motel Hell (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Up to Here with You
      Sung by Don Nowak
      Written by Don Nowak (uncredited) and Lance Rubin (uncredited)

    User reviews153

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    9/10

    I Wonder about the Karmic Implications of These Acts

    Motel Hell is a near perfect film. It is gross, funny, intelligent, and altogether VERY well done. There is so much great dialogue and excellent symbolism, and great acting. Rory Calhoun is the most likable evil human flesh farmer I've ever seen. There really isn't too much gore in this film, but it grosses you out on so many levels, especially if you eat meat, which I do. The ending, while being awesome in its own way, leaves a little something to be desired. All in all, if you love horror, and you have a sense of humor, check this one on out. I liked it more the second time I saw it, which is a sign of quality.
    • reverendtom
    • Apr 27, 2004
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Granja macabra
    • Filming locations
      • Sable Ranch - 25933 Sand Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California, USA(the motel, smokehouse, and wooded areas)
    • Production company
      • Camp Hill
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,342,668
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,924,776
      • Oct 26, 1980
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,342,668
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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