10 Thrilling Hotel Movies You Can’t Miss

Description: A writer and his family become caretakers of an isolated hotel, where the past horrors of the place begin to haunt them. The hotel's eerie atmosphere and the psychological unraveling of the characters make it a quintessential hotel thriller.

Fact: Stanley Kubrick famously changed the ending from Stephen King's novel, leading to King's initial disapproval. The film was shot at the Timberline Lodge in Oregon, but the interior scenes were filmed at Elstree Studios in England.

Description: Ten strangers are brought together at a remote desert motel during a storm, only to find themselves being killed off one by one. The twisty plot and the isolated setting make it a gripping hotel thriller.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the original script to make it less ambiguous. It was shot in a real motel in Lancaster, California.

Description: A hospice nurse working in a plantation house turned into a bed and breakfast uncovers dark secrets involving hoodoo magic. The setting, while not a traditional hotel, shares the isolated and mysterious atmosphere of hotel thrillers.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, and the house used in the film was actually a real plantation house.

Description: A skeptical author checks into the notorious Room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel, known for its history of suicides and paranormal activity. What follows is a harrowing night of terror that challenges his disbelief in the supernatural.

Fact: The film is based on a Stephen King short story, and King himself makes a cameo in the movie. The room number was changed from 1408 to 1407 in some hotels due to the film's influence.

Description: A documentary crew follows a pastor on what he claims will be his final exorcism, leading them to a secluded hotel where demonic forces are at play. The found-footage style adds to the eerie atmosphere.

Fact: The film was shot in Louisiana, and the director, Daniel Stamm, was known for his work in German television before this film.

Description: Two employees at a haunted hotel decide to investigate the paranormal activity before the hotel closes for good. The film blends humor with horror, making it a unique take on the hotel thriller genre.

Fact: The film was shot in the Yankee Pedlar Inn in Torrington, Connecticut, which is rumored to be haunted in real life.

Description: While not a traditional thriller, this film features a hotel at the center of a comedic yet suspenseful plot involving theft, murder, and political upheaval. The whimsical yet dark atmosphere makes it a unique entry in the hotel thriller genre.

Fact: The film's color palette was inspired by the work of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. It was also Wes Anderson's first film to win an Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Description: While not exclusively set in a hotel, key scenes involving a murder investigation take place in a hotel, adding to the film's suspenseful atmosphere. The psychological thriller elements and the hotel setting make it a fitting inclusion.

Fact: The film is based on Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel, and Emily Blunt's performance was widely praised.

Description: A hotel night clerk with Asperger's syndrome becomes embroiled in a murder mystery when he inadvertently records a crime. The film explores themes of voyeurism and surveillance in a hotel setting.

Fact: The film was shot in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the lead actor, Tye Sheridan, prepared for his role by spending time with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Description: A group of friends on a ski trip find themselves trapped in a hotel with a dark past. The film blends elements of horror and thriller, making it a chilling watch.

Fact: The film was shot in Bulgaria, and it was one of the first English-language films to be produced there.