Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1991, Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel is a comedy, thriller and mystery film directed by Alien Castle, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Right after Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California, in 1955, a toy salesman in town for a convention brings his wife with him so they can both go to Disneyland. They stay at a rundown place called the Sunset Motel nearby. Soon the wife is having an affair with a man staying at the motel. The husband hires a psychotic criminal to spy on them, the wife and her lover plan to murder the husband, and the voyeuristic motel manager is spying on everybody.
Who’s in it. Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel stars David Hewlett as Deadpan, Sherilyn Fenn as Bridget DeSoto, Whip Hubley as Chester DeSoto and David Johansen as Auggie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel worth watching?
- Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel?
- Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel stars David Hewlett, Sherilyn Fenn, Whip Hubley, David Johansen and Kenneth Tobey.
- When was Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel released?
- Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.