Review of Hostel: Part 2

Being a horror fan fanatic I waited with anticipation for the release of Eli Roth's "Hostel: Pt. 2." The first installment released in 2005 was a very different kind of horror flick. It didn't follow the usual formula. There is no bad guy in a mask, wielding a machete or chainsaw, killing teenagers at will. Fun as that may be and sound, it was not the case with Roth's endeavors. This is where I think the big misconception of what 'Hostel,' was as opposed to what it actually is. "Hostel," and "Hostel: Part 2," are not slasher films. In fact, when the first film was released it had been dubbed by some as the most graphic American film ever made. Considering I've never seen every American film I can not attest to this. What I can tell you is, take the 'slasher' film genre completely out of your mind. There is an actual story line behind Roth's work and it has nothing to do with the above mentioned. In fact, the grisly effects don't begin in both films until about 40 minutes in. Slashers, pretty much right off the bat. Take it from me, once the blood letting starts it is relentless and brilliant. Can the two go together? If it's done well, yes.