Hostel 2 is a superior film in every way. Part one I HATED, the second installment tries at least to delve into the secret society of sickos, which is a good idea, it still doesn't quite make it, and the "goodies" are still annoying, but not quite so much.
Themes similar in a way to parts of videodrome and emmanuelle in America, minus the recording, I like the idea, I don't think they have quite got it there yet. The main difficulty for me is making the victims likeable, if they continue to get annoying fresh faced drongos I'll never sympathise too much.
If these things were made in the 70's or 80's by an Italian they could be up the top of the chain in cult gore fests. But the time has gone.
Anyway check out part two some time, beats SAW 36 or whatever number they are up to etc etc etc.
the hostel movies are just plain dumb and yeah not enjoyable to watch.
but im going to have to disagree with you on saw.
saw 1 is JUST about watchable, and completely unwatchble a second time once you know the hook, its very silly.
saw 2 reminds me of scooby doo its THAT retarded! everyone runs a in a room at the same time and the trap is set??? its REALLY terrible and put me off watching any further installments
saw 3,4,5 are are actually pretty good! the story line threads through them all and they are quite fun to watch, i would give them a go arri you might be surprised?
saw 6 is COMPLETE BOLLOX!
the space inbetween watching saw 2 and 3 was about 10 years haha! and that was only because it was on the when i was round someone house.
you may also like a UK flick called when the lights went out, quite tame but a good ghost story
