Top 10 Films About Hotel Incidents

Description: Marion Crane, on the run after stealing money, checks into the Bates Motel, where she encounters the enigmatic Norman Bates. The motel, while not a hotel, provides a similar setting for one of cinema's most iconic horror stories.

Fact: Alfred Hitchcock bought the rights to the novel "Psycho" to prevent spoilers from leaking out. The film was shot with a TV crew to keep costs down, and Hitchcock insisted that no one be admitted to the theater once the film had started.

Description: Jack Torrance becomes the winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, where he, his wife Wendy, and their son Danny are terrorized by the hotel's sinister past. The film's setting in a grand, haunted hotel makes it a quintessential entry in this list.

Fact: The film was shot in the Timberline Lodge in Oregon, but the interiors were recreated at Elstree Studios in England. Stanley Kubrick famously changed the ending from Stephen King's novel, which led to King's initial disapproval of the film.

Description: The Berry family's journey through life is marked by their ownership of various hotels, each with its own set of bizarre and tragic events. This film captures the eccentricities of hotel life in a comedic-dramatic fashion.

Fact: The film is based on John Irving's novel of the same name. The cast includes Jodie Foster, who was also nominated for an Academy Award for her role in this film.

Description: Stranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a nasty rainstorm, ten strangers become acquainted with each other when they realize that they're being killed off one by one. The twisty plot unfolds within the hotel's walls.

Fact: The film was shot in a real motel in Lancaster, California. The script was originally written as a play, which explains the confined setting.

Description: A skeptical writer who debunks paranormal events checks into the Dolphin Hotel's Room 1408, which is said to be haunted. The film explores psychological horror within the confines of a single hotel room.

Fact: The film is based on a Stephen King short story, and King himself makes a cameo in the movie. The room number 1408 was chosen because it adds up to 13, considered an unlucky number.

Description: An oil company's workers at a remote Arctic drilling site experience strange phenomena, leading to paranoia and madness. While not a traditional hotel, the isolated camp serves a similar purpose.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland, and the harsh environment adds to the eerie atmosphere. It's one of the few eco-horror films that focus on the consequences of climate change.

Description: Two employees at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, the last remaining guests before the hotel shuts down, decide to investigate its supposed hauntings. This film blends humor with horror in a classic hotel setting.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual Yankee Pedlar Inn, which is said to be haunted in real life. Director Ti West also appears in the film as a guest.

Description: A legendary concierge at a famous European hotel embarks on a journey with his lobby boy to prove his innocence after being framed for murder. The film's whimsical take on hotel life adds a unique twist to the theme.

Fact: The film's color palette was inspired by the works of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. The hotel itself was a set built in Görlitz, Germany, and was designed to look like a pastel cake.

Description: A hotel night clerk with Asperger's syndrome becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation after a guest is killed. The film uses the hotel setting to explore themes of isolation and surveillance.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in Utah, including the historic Hotel Monaco in Salt Lake City. The lead actor, Tye Sheridan, prepared for his role by working with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Description: While not a traditional horror or thriller, Tommy Wiseau's cult classic involves a love triangle and betrayal set in an apartment, but its infamous scenes and bizarre hotel-like atmosphere make it a unique addition.

Fact: The film was initially intended to be a serious drama but became a cult phenomenon for its poor quality and oddities. The rooftop scenes were filmed at the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles.