Cast and Crew of Hostel

Hostel

Hostel is a chilling horror film that follows three backpackers, including Paxton (played by Jay Hernandez) and Yuki (played by Keiko Seiko), as they journey to a Slovakian city promising wild, hedonistic experiences, only to find themselves trapped in a horrifying nightmare. The movie blends suspense and graphic horror to explore themes of survival and desperation.

Trivia:
1. The film's director, Eli Roth, was inspired by true reports of tourists being targeted by criminals abroad, which adds a disturbing layer of realism to the story.
2. The original script was written to be much darker and more violent, but some scenes were toned down to secure a wider release.
3. Jay Hernandez actually learned some Slovak phrases to make his character's experience feel more authentic during the shoot.

Main Cast of Hostel

Jay Hernandez as Paxton

Jay Hernandez

Paxton
Keiko Seiko as Yuki

Keiko Seiko

Yuki
Barbara Nedeljakova as Natalya

Barbara Nedeljakova

Natalya
Eythor Gudjonsson as Oli

Eythor Gudjonsson

Oli
Jana Havlickova as Vala

Jana Havlickova

Vala
Derek Richardson as Josh

Derek Richardson

Josh
Paula Wild as Monique

Paula Wild

Monique

Crew of Hostel

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