Follow TV Tropes

Following

History YMMV / Hostel

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* BrokenBase: [[spoiler: The originally planned ending to the first film, with Paxton abducting the Dutch businessman's daughter in revenge for Josh's murder. Some see it as effective LaserGuidedKarma for the Dutch businessman since he'd potentially have to spend the rest of his life ''never'' learning what happened to his child, while others find themselves glad it was scrapped from the theatrical release, viewing it as too dark and/or finding the prospect of Paxton successfully getting away with the kidnapping to be unlikely;]] as one commenter on YouTube put it:

to:

* BrokenBase: [[spoiler: The originally planned ending to the first film, with Paxton abducting the Dutch businessman's daughter in revenge for Josh's murder. Some see it as effective LaserGuidedKarma for the Dutch businessman since he'd potentially have to spend the rest of his life ''never'' learning what happened to his child, while others find themselves glad it was scrapped from the theatrical release, viewing it as too dark and/or finding the prospect of Paxton successfully getting away with the kidnapping to be unlikely;]] as one commenter on YouTube [=YouTube=] put it:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* BrokenBase: [[spoiler: The originally planned ending to the first film, with Paxton abducting the Dutch businessman's daughter in revenge for Josh's murder. Some see it as effective LaserGuidedKarma for the Dutch businessman since he'd potentially have to spend the rest of his life ''never'' learning what happened to his child, while others find themselves glad it was scrapped from the theatrical release, finding the prospect of Paxton successfully getting away with the kidnapping to be unlikely;]] as one commenter on YouTube put it:

to:

* BrokenBase: [[spoiler: The originally planned ending to the first film, with Paxton abducting the Dutch businessman's daughter in revenge for Josh's murder. Some see it as effective LaserGuidedKarma for the Dutch businessman since he'd potentially have to spend the rest of his life ''never'' learning what happened to his child, while others find themselves glad it was scrapped from the theatrical release, viewing it as too dark and/or finding the prospect of Paxton successfully getting away with the kidnapping to be unlikely;]] as one commenter on YouTube put it:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Beth in the sequel. Did she [[spoiler: perform Stuart's [[GroinAttack castration]] solely to escape the facility, or did she truly evolve into a murderous monster just like the other Elite Hunting members? Or, alternatively, did she do it as both revenge and a "fuck you" to Stuart]]

to:

** Beth in the sequel. Did she [[spoiler: perform Stuart's [[GroinAttack castration]] solely to escape the facility, or did she truly evolve into a murderous monster just like the other Elite Hunting members? Or, alternatively, did she do it as both revenge and a "fuck you" to Stuart]]Stuart?]]



* AmericansHateTingle: Given how the region is inaccurately portrayed as a poverty-stricken, crime-ridden hellhole permanently stuck in the 1980s, it's understandable that this film got absolutely slated by Czech and Slovakian critics and audiences.

to:

* AmericansHateTingle: Given how the region is inaccurately portrayed as a poverty-stricken, crime-ridden hellhole permanently stuck in the 1980s, it's understandable that this film got absolutely slated ''slated'' by Czech and Slovakian critics and audiences.



-->'''Thuggishdeer''': he would not get far with a screaming child on a train.

to:

-->'''Thuggishdeer''': he would not get far with -->'''baller84milw''': You can see people in the windows [[spoiler: literally right next to them who would've immediately became suspicious of a screaming child on young Mexican-American man holding his hand over the mouth of a train.scared little Dutch girl. He would've made it like 100 yards before they stopped the train and arrested him.]]



* ContestedSequel: Judging by the online comments, both sequels have their detractors for reasons of both plot and setting (particularly the third movie with its shift to America). The second however has been praised for improved production values and better character development.

to:

* ContestedSequel: Judging by the online comments, both sequels have their detractors for reasons of both plot and setting (particularly the third movie with its shift to America). The second however second, however, has been praised for improved production values and better character development.



** In the sequel, combined with his expertise in comedy like ''Series/DesperateHousewives'', ''Film/TheProducers'' and the most recent ''Series/ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents2017'', Roger Bart proves he can deliver [[spoiler:a chilling and depraved performance as an AxCrazy villain who can venture into EvilIsHammy in his more NoIndoorVoice moments.]].

to:

** In the sequel, combined with his expertise in comedy like ''Series/DesperateHousewives'', ''Film/TheProducers'' and the most recent ''Series/ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents2017'', Roger Bart proves he can deliver [[spoiler:a chilling and depraved performance as an AxCrazy villain who can venture into EvilIsHammy in his more NoIndoorVoice moments.]].]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** The guys in the first one, but mainly [[JerkAssWoobie Paxton]]. Unlikeable self-centered douchebag or [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold genuinely brave and heroic guy, going so far as to risk his life for a complete stranger, even if he is a bit of a douche at first.]]

to:

** The guys in the first one, but mainly [[JerkAssWoobie Paxton]]. Unlikeable self-centered douchebag or [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold genuinely brave and heroic guy, going so far as to risk his life for a complete stranger, even if he is a bit of a douche at first.]]first?]]



* BrokenBase: [[spoiler: The originally planned ending to the first film, with Paxton abducting the Dutch businessman's daughter in revenge for Josh's murder. Some see it as effective LaserGuidedKarma for the Dutch businessman since he'd potentially have to spend the rest of his life ''never'' learning what happened to his child, while others find themselves glad it was scrapped from the theatrical release, finding the prospect of Paxton successfully getting away with the kidnapping to be unlikely;]] as one commenter on YouTube put it:
-->'''Thuggishdeer''': he would not get far with a screaming child on a train.



** The children playing soccer with a severed head. It's made easier to watch because [[AssholeVictim the person deserved it.]]
** In the first movie, Paxton's captor slipping on Paxton's severed fingers and getting his leg cut off with his own chainsaw? BloodyHilarious!

to:

** The children playing soccer with a severed head.head at the end of the second film. It's made easier to watch because [[AssholeVictim the person deserved it.]]
** In the first movie, Paxton's captor slipping on Paxton's severed fingers ball gag and getting his leg cut off with his own chainsaw? BloodyHilarious!
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Now a disambiguation.


* EvilIsSexy: The temptresses of Elite Hunting.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* PolishTheTurd: ''Every single trailer, tv spot, and cover'' advertised as if Quentin Tarantino had a large or important role in making the movie. In reality, he was only Executive Producer which really isn't a highly integral role in the filmmaking process. It's obvious they were trying to sell the film as much as possible by using his name.

to:

* PolishTheTurd: ''Every single trailer, tv spot, and cover'' advertised as if Quentin Tarantino had a large or important role in making the movie. In reality, he was only an Executive Producer Producer, which really isn't a highly integral role in the filmmaking process. It's obvious they were trying to sell the film as much as possible by using his name.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* PolishTheTurd: ''Every single trailer, tv spot, and cover'' advertised as if Quentin Tarantino had a large or important role in making the movie. In reality, he was only Executive Producer which really isn't a highly integral role in the filmmaking process. It's obvious they were trying to sell the film as much as possible by using his name.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
misuse, refers to objective misconceptions


* FandomBerserkButton: Fans of the film tend not to like it being referred to as 'Torture Porn', feeling it ignores the political commentary and dismisses it as cheap exploitation with no value at all.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* LoveToHate: Natalya is a mysterious presence for most of the film, but she reveals her villainy in a particularly chilling scene, and Barbara Nedeljáková lets out a magnificent EvilLaugh.

to:

* LoveToHate: Natalya is a mysterious presence for most of the film, but she reveals her villainy in a particularly chilling scene, and Barbara Nedeljáková Creator/BarbaraNedeljakova lets out a magnificent EvilLaugh.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Several, though Paxton is likely the most prominent example. While he starts as something of an obnoxious JerkAss, it is very hard not to feel sorry for Paxton when he's at the mercy of a psychotic German man who can't be reasoned with. Not to mention the loss of his friends, the trauma of nearly being killed, and even his backstory about watching a little girl drown as a kid and feeling guilty for it. To make it worse he dies in the sequel.

to:

** Several, though Paxton is likely the most prominent example. While he starts as something of an obnoxious JerkAss, {{Jerkass}}, it is very hard not to feel sorry for Paxton when he's at the mercy of a psychotic German man who can't be reasoned with. Not to mention the loss of his friends, the trauma of nearly being killed, and even his backstory about watching a little girl drown as a kid and feeling guilty for it. To make it worse he dies in the sequel.



* LesYay: Between Axelle and Beth.

to:

* LesYay: [[HoYay Les Yay]]: Between Axelle and Beth.

Added: 114

Removed: 111

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Renamed one trope.


* QuestionableCasting: The BigBad Sasha is played by... Milan Kňažko, ''former Slovak Minister of '''Culture'''''.



* WTHCastingAgency: The BigBad Sasha is played by... Milan Kňažko, ''former Slovak Minister of '''Culture'''''.

Top