THE VAULT

Motel Hell (1980) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6/100

It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent fritters!

The Premise

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."

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Slasher, Motel Hell taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of gore, b movie, slasher continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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