Set in Slovakia and filmed in the Czech Republic and Germany, “Hostel” tells the story of three backpackers who are abducted and sadistically murdered during a trip to Slovakia.

Is Hostel a true story?

In an interview, Eli Roth discusses the very real inspiration of his 2005 torture-porn flick, Hostel: a “murder vacation” website out of Thailand. The inspiration for Eli Roth’s Hostel from 2005 came from a dangerous website based out of Thailand, advertising “murder vacations.”

Why is Hostel Part 2 Banned?

Hostel: Part II – 2007 Telling the story of American tourists who encounter depraved sexualized torture in Europe, due to its graphic content and shocking themes, Hostel: Part II was banned in Germany and New Zealand.