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- Though her penchant for much older men is a little disturbing. This film has gained a solid cult following thanks to end showdown of good vs. evil, with Rory wearing that hog's head and chasing after Paul Linke with a chainsaw.
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Motel Hell has gained a cult following over the years. [23] The film is referenced in the weird horror short story "Metaphysica Morum" by Thomas Ligotti . [ 24 ] The film is similarly referenced in Ligotti's 2010 book The Conspiracy Against the Human Race , his only non-fiction work.
Motel Hell: Directed by Kevin Connor. With Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod. 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.
- (14K)
- Comedy, Horror, Thriller
- Kevin Connor
- 1980-10-24
May 2, 2023 · Motel Hell has earned its place as a cult classic, given that it is a biting commentary on the preparation of food. More at Wicked Horror.
Sep 17, 2024 · It’s still a cult classic — and for good reason — but doesn’t quite make it into the pantheon of bloody funny horror. Still — if you want to get into 80s horror and have a lot of laughs along the way — it’s a sausage fest you won’t want to miss. Life Lessons From: Motel Hell
Motel Hell (the letter "O" blinks on and off on the sign in a neat illustration of what travellers are getting themselves into) was a supposed horror comedy partly inspired by The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
- Kevin Connor
- 6 (from 2 votes)
- Horror, Comedy
- 1980
Motel Hell is a welcome change-of-pace; it’s to “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” as “Airplane!” is to “Airport.” It has some great moments, including a duel fought with chainsaws, a hero swinging to the rescue on a meathook, and Farmer Vincent’s dying confession of the shameful secret that he concealed for years.
Vincent Smith (Rory Calhoun) and his sister Ida (Nancy Parsons) run a rural hotel, but they earn most of their cash operating a food stand that specializes in world-famous sausages.
- (27)
- Horror, Comedy
- R