Motel Hell(1980)
It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent fritters!
Motel Hell Synopsis
Farmer Vincent Smith and his sister Ida run a motel attached to a farm where they capture unsuspecting travelers, bury them alive, fatten them up and then harvest their bodies as ingredients for his famous brand of "smoked meats."
Motel Hell (1980) is a comedy and horror film directed by Kevin Connor, released on August 14, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons and Nina Axelrod. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 274 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Connor
- Writers:
- Robert Jaffe, Steven-Charles Jaffe
- Producers:
- Robert Jaffe, Steven-Charles Jaffe
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Del Ruth
- Composer:
- Lance Rubin
- Production:
- Camp Hill, United Artists
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,342,668
- Status:
- Released
Motel Hell (1980) Trailer
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Motel Hell Videos & Clips
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Motel Hell (1980) - Official Trailer
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Motel Hell Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rory Calhoun
as Vincent Smith
Paul Linke
as Sheriff Bruce Smith
Nancy Parsons
as Ida Smith
Nina Axelrod
as Terry
Wolfman Jack
as Reverend Billy
Elaine Joyce
as Edith Olson
Monique St. Pierre
as Debbie
John Ratzenberger
as Drummer
Gwil Richards
as Mr. Owens
Toni Gilman
as Mrs. Owens
- Margot Hope
Margot Hope
as Dixie
Rosanne Katon
as Suzi
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Connor, written by Robert Jaffe and Steven-Charles Jaffe, produced by Robert Jaffe and Steven-Charles Jaffe.
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Motel Hell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 274 ratings.
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Motel Hell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Motel Hell online?
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Motel Hell (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, AMC, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Motel Hell?
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The main cast of Motel Hell (1980) includes Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod and Wolfman Jack. The film was directed by Kevin Connor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Motel Hell released?
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Motel Hell was released on August 14, 1980 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Motel Hell worth watching?
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Motel Hell (1980) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 274 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Motel Hell?
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Yes. The official Motel Hell trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.