Nuits de cauchemar

Original title: Motel Hell

1980
16
1h 41m

IMDb RATING

6.0/10

14K

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Rory Calhoun and Nancy Parsons in Nuits de cauchemar (1980)

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Dark Comedy Parody Comedy Horror Thriller

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

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IMDb RATING

6.0/10

14K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Kevin Connor
Writers
- Robert Jaffe
- Steven-Charles Jaffe
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Motel Hell

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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)

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Featured review

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.