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June 08, 2007
Hostel: Part II
(out of four)
Gorehound Eli Roth reasserts his position as leader of the "splat pack," an unofficial fraternity of directors dedicated to topping one another's stomach-churning antics, with Hostel: Part II. His ultra-grisly pics may be an acquired taste, but Roth seems more than happy to feed auds' appetites for hardcore horror, taking three European tourists on a detour through his Slovak killing factory. In this twist-filled sequel, the real shocker is just how smart and satisfying such degradation can be. There's no question Part II outgrosses the original Hostel in the blood-and-guts department, and savvy spin should do the same financially.
Continue reading "Hostel: Part II" at Variety.com
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