Although set in Slovakia, the film was shot almost entirely in the Czech Republic . The torture scenes were filmed in an actual psychiatric hospital in Prague that had been closed for over 50 years .
Eli Roth conceived the idea after hearing of a website in Thailand where people supposedly paid $10,000 to shoot someone in the head for sport . Hostel 1 [MicroHD 1080p][Castellano AC3 5.1-Ing...
Best friends Paxton and Josh are backpacking through Europe with their Icelandic friend, Oli, seeking drugs and sex . Lured by rumors of a Slovakian hostel filled with "American-loving" women, they arrive in a remote town only to discover it is a front for the —a secret organization that kidnaps tourists to sell to wealthy clients for the purpose of ritualistic torture and murder . Production Highlights Although set in Slovakia, the film was shot
The film utilized roughly 150 gallons of fake blood , nearly triple the amount used in Roth’s previous film, Cabin Fever . Technical Specifications (MicroHD Version) Best friends Paxton and Josh are backpacking through