Motel Hell (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Motel Hell is a comedy and horror film directed by Kevin Connor, running about 102 minutes. “It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent fritters!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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."
Who’s in it. Motel Hell stars Rory Calhoun as Vincent Smith, Paul Linke as Sheriff Bruce Smith, Nancy Parsons as Ida Smith and Nina Axelrod as Terry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Motel Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Motel Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Motel Hell tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Motel Hell (1980)?
- In US, Motel Hell is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Motel Hell worth watching?
- Motel Hell holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Motel Hell?
- Motel Hell stars Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod and Wolfman Jack.
- When was Motel Hell released?
- Motel Hell was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.