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Vacancy

Vacancy

2007
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 25m
A young married couple becomes stranded at an isolated motel and finds hidden video cameras in their room. They realize that unless they escape, they'll be the next victims of a snuff film.

Directed by:

Nimród Antal

Screenwriter:

Mark L. Smith

Starring:

Luke Wilson, Kate Beckinsale, Ethan Embry, Frank Whaley, Mark Casella, Scott G. Anderson, David Doty, Norm Compton, Andrew Fiscella, Dale Waddington

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Vacancy

2007
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 25m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 31 Jul 2019
70
65th
Vacancy, No
Rated 31 Jul 2019
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 03 Jun 2007
56
35th
It's not original at all, and there's not a whole lot to set it apart from other slasher type flicks, but it's still a really tense and somewhat scary (I am way more terrified of random disturbed dudes in the middle of nowhere than I am of monsters) hour of movie. Ending was bullshit though.
Rated 03 Jun 2007
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 12 Jul 2013
64
63rd
Almost stylish, often stupid and pretty effective.
Rated 12 Jul 2013
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 26 Oct 2010
70
77th
Vacancy is basically what I was hoping for in a horror film. The plot is basic, the pacing is quick and the characters are interesting. While there are jump scenes, they are well placed and actually add to the film, instead of detracting from it. While the plot does get a slight bit silly near the end, it did seem like one of the better ways it could have finished. It offers some scares, and while it doesn't stick with you long, it'll be remembered if you ever stay at a cheap, isolated motel.
Rated 26 Oct 2010
jebJeb
Rated 05 Apr 2009
37
22nd
Vacancy is best described as a mainstream thriller trying to evolve into a matured and upgraded horror film. With a minimum amount of blood (At least in my opinion) and a taunting and teasing tone backdropped by the very first second of shock entering the mind of the viewer, it ultimately ends up running in circles. Back and forth. The ending also was quite annoying and dragging. Besides the constant cliches and flaws clogging up its small 85 minute runtime, it's a fun experience.
Rated 05 Apr 2009
pompousasspompousass
Rated 03 Apr 2010
20
44th
An eighty-minute minimal thriller. Antal, American-born director of the absurdist-existentialist Kontroll, came back from Hungary to give this some class and presumably to raise his economic standing if not his artistic. Mission accomplished. Stupidity with style.
Rated 03 Apr 2010
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
42
31st
Starts promisingly and descends into folly.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
timmotimmo
Rated 15 Jul 2009
70
27th
Does what it sets out to do, and it does it pretty well. More psychological than jumpy, and pretty damned disturbing at parts.
Rated 15 Jul 2009
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 01 Dec 2008
77
62nd
Light years ahead of it's spiritual follower (The Strangers), but still lacking in many aspects. However it has some wonderful killing scenes, and the idea is satisfying enough, if only there was a larger body count.
Rated 01 Dec 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 17 Jul 2008
63
42nd
Essentially Psycho updated for the MTV generation in my opinion. While you may think that makes it instantly crap you'd be surprised, as well as I was, to discover it's not actually all that bad. The setup to the scares are well done and it's only about three quarters through the movie before things take a turn for the generic standard horror turn but an ambiguous ending that serves no purpose. Still, the opening hour's quite well done and worth seeing.
Rated 17 Jul 2008
jordanchasejordanchase
Rated 04 Jul 2024
65
18th
04.07.2024 Kartal, İstanbul.
Rated 04 Jul 2024
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 16 Oct 2023
65
40th
Looks good, sounds good, well cast, well acted, well written, though it becomes weaker towards the end. Where it becomes more predictable, less suspenseful and more convenient. And basically turns into a better looking exploitation flick. But an entertaining one. Just not as good as it started out as.
Rated 16 Oct 2023
darknightsDarkNights
Rated 30 Jul 2023
74
74th
Si dans un film d'horreur, on est réellement satisfaits quand les gentils gagnent, alors c'est un bon film d'horreur.
Rated 30 Jul 2023
aventinusAventinus
Rated 24 Oct 2021
20
6th
Star power can't save a threadbare tale that masquerades as a wannabe thriller....the roach motel has a definitive hitchcockian vibe, and I enjoy films that use enclosed spaces to their advantage but this somehow felt excessively constrained and almost budget conscious; truly makes you wonder what they spent 19 million (~25 mill in 2021) on. This is primarily marketed as a horror movie (imdb) but it really isn't: the only gore/snuff is shown by proxy on an ancient CRT TV in the motel room. blah
Rated 24 Oct 2021
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 23 Aug 2020
65
55th
It’s hard not to compare to other “tormented by crazy people” movies like The Strangers. In comparison, Vacancy has one of the most terrifying concepts, but the execution is a lot weaker. The short runtime allows for some quick energetic pacing, but the ending is one of the most anticlimactic out there for these types of movies. Beckinsale’s character Amy is also completely useless for most of the film, with her Husband doing most of the work. Enjoyable, but had more potential.
Rated 23 Aug 2020
pianosamaPianoSama
Rated 04 Jul 2020
65
45th
Solid performances all-around by a strong cast, effective atmosphere, a tight runtime, & a fast-moving plot are all of the big strengths here. It's predictable, yes, but still thoroughly entertaining for what it is, & the premise itself is incredibly creepy in a "that's totally believable" kind of way. There are, of course, several gaping logic holes that are never addressed because there'd be no movie if they were, but if you can look past those it's a fun ride all-in-all. Not great, but fine.
Rated 04 Jul 2020
jnydamjnydam
Rated 18 May 2016
77
82nd
Surprised by all the bad ratings. This is a very well paced horror-thriller. A bit silly at times but the film does a great job of building and maintaining suspense. Almost no wasted scenes. I really enjoyed even my rewatch of this film.
Rated 18 May 2016
alienindieAlienIndie
Rated 28 Oct 2013
50
23rd
All the characters are retards!
Rated 28 Oct 2013
bofbof
Rated 23 Dec 2012
34
9th
The kind of movie that can't even be bothered with its own plot. Some movies at least try to justify its plot holes and bizarre setups, this one just seems bored with itself before it even begins.
Rated 23 Dec 2012
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 07 May 2012
80
78th
Top badass moment? When you're being chased by thugs making a snuff movie, starring you, pretty well any excuse you use to turn the role down is going to be badass. They're plenty of examples here, but when a director wants you it's pretty hard to get across that "no" means no. 0 cats and 0 decapitations.
Rated 07 May 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 29 Jan 2012
41
20th
Just another case of the mainstream trying to be hardcore. Not terrible though, I guess.
Rated 29 Jan 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 21 Dec 2011
44
4th
This is your typical bad horror movie full of plot holes and characters making really dumb unbelievable choices. The actors were fine they just need to choose better scripts then this one.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 07 Nov 2011
15
3rd
Good for playing a game of horror-cliché bingo, but not much else. The plot is thin to begin with, so when the "reveal" is made after about 40 minutes, there's nothing of any interest left and it just descends into a painfully protracted game of hide-and-seek. Very dull. Bonus points for the literal (ie unimaginative) use of a Chekhov's gun.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 16 Oct 2011
25
61st
"Antal's array of sleek cinematographic arrangements succinctly link his villains to his viewers as likeminded voyeurs turned on by scenes of torture and mayhem." - Nick Schager
Rated 16 Oct 2011
dilmuhillDilmuhill
Rated 30 Aug 2011
60
16th
When I first watched this, I hated it. Watched it again and it was better...but not the best
Rated 30 Aug 2011
djalminhodjalminho
Rated 04 Jun 2011
35
6th
The (semi-)finale is quite exciting, otherwise more or less boring.
Rated 04 Jun 2011
scurryscurry
Rated 04 Feb 2011
40
33rd
I suppose if the characters in horror movies didn't ignore all the ominous signs, and there are plenty here, they wouldn't be characters in a horror movie. Like the setting, like the set up, but the resolution is a let down.
Rated 04 Feb 2011
djrossdjross
Rated 09 Dec 2010
35
19th
Fairly tense horror that comes to a rather unsatisfactory conclusion. Missed the start.
Rated 09 Dec 2010
ladymcdeathladymcdeath
Rated 15 Nov 2010
45
32nd
Wasn't terrible. Wasn't good. A mindless thriller.
Rated 15 Nov 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
65
45th
Fairly effective thriller. Beckinsale and Wilson aren't the strongest actors but it worked for a fun Friday night with friends experience.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
ewp805ewp805
Rated 21 Jun 2010
50
20th
Bleh. Horrid ending.
Rated 21 Jun 2010
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 26 Apr 2010
45
19th
Frustratingly meh.
Rated 26 Apr 2010
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 10 Mar 2010
59
19th
The first half of it works --there's a decent build-up of tension when they're on the dark, lonely highway-- but once the couple sees a snuff video in their room, all bets are off and they start acting like idiots. This is a movie you can tell had a screenplay that wrote itself; all they came up with was the central scene in which a character sees a tape of a murder and realizes he's in the same room, is being watched, and is next.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
prinzguiprinzgui
Rated 08 Jan 2010
80
20th
I like Beckinsale. That's why I watched this. Besides that the movie does not stand out in any way.
Rated 08 Jan 2010
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 04 Sep 2009
55
45th
It was quite good for a thriller. I'm not a fan movies like these, I get too involved and get scared easily. So I guess it worked for me. The ending was quite cheesy. But it's a scary thought being stuck in a room with no way out.. Brrr
Rated 04 Sep 2009
burnmp3sburnmp3s
Rated 29 Aug 2009
31
9th
The film starts with an interesting premise but goes nowhere with it other than in acting out various horror cliches.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
jeepsterjeepster
Rated 23 Jul 2009
0
3rd
fucking gross and stupid.
Rated 23 Jul 2009
mortonmorton
Rated 20 Jun 2009
90
33rd
this is like an average horror thriller you want to watch when there is no other work to do!!!
Rated 20 Jun 2009
spookymaskSpookyMask
Rated 17 Jun 2009
45
9th
It's like a snuff film, but not as interesting (or as snuffy).
Rated 17 Jun 2009
lovelyricha1lovelyricha1
Rated 02 May 2009
70
37th
wen my mind is vacant, i like 2 see stuff like dis...
Rated 02 May 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 20 Apr 2009
69
7th
don't bother with this "horror" schlop....
Rated 20 Apr 2009
jkendrickj.kendrick
Rated 21 Mar 2009
30
61st
"...a nastily effective, rough-edged gem of a horror-thriller."
Rated 21 Mar 2009
murravenerMurravener
Rated 10 Mar 2009
69
19th
This film just falls into the category of forgettable horror flick. It isn't too bad but certainly isn't good. Its a fun 85 minute thrill ride, light on thrills.
Rated 10 Mar 2009
sharpcoolsharpcool
Rated 26 Feb 2009
66
41st
Your basic horror flick but with decent tension and suspense. Beckinsale and Wilson give performances that are better than usual for the horror genre.
Rated 26 Feb 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 23 Feb 2009
65
52nd
This film has a story very badly drafted, but the great scenes of suspense and tension provide the fun in this movie.
Rated 23 Feb 2009
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 09 Feb 2009
50
32nd
This movie went by quickly, and in this case, that was a bad thing. I expected a lot more from watching the trailer, but the trailer pretty much has it all in it. It's definitely watchable with passable acting, but it definitely falls short of what could have been done on this subject.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
obdurateObdurate
Rated 08 Feb 2009
55
18th
Meh, I go easy on flicks. It did nothing out of the ordinary and lived up to every horror cliche you can imagine. But it does have some good scenes, like the first time they watch the snuff. I wasn't bored and it was relatively short anyway, so give it a go even if you'll forget it shortly after.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 08 Jan 2009
48
47th
This movie was directed by a Nimrod...there you have it. (I hate myself sometimes).
Rated 08 Jan 2009
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 22 Nov 2008
86
63rd
Some good scary moments...,much better than a lot of other Horror Movies last year.And Beckinsale is damn hot as hell!
Rated 22 Nov 2008
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 16 Aug 2008
20
6th
Antal can't get anything out of the basic idea which itself is pretty worn out. One could also ask for a more rough take on a subject of motel visitors becoming the stars of creepy hillbillys' snuff films. Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale also weren't the best possible choices for the lead roles.
Rated 16 Aug 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 26 Jun 2008
70
76th
good movie
Rated 26 Jun 2008
icromaholicxicromaholicx
Rated 22 Jun 2008
65
41st
Silly, but fun. Would've been better if not for the groan-inducing ending.
Rated 22 Jun 2008
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 09 May 2008
40
19th
Passes the time.
Rated 09 May 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 20 Apr 2008
64
15th
Pretty average thriller. It's not too bad and it has some interesting points but also a lot of clichés and the ending was pretty annoying.
Rated 20 Apr 2008
amerigoamerigo
Rated 27 Mar 2008
79
61st
A surprisingly compelling horror flick. It's like Funny Games without the rub-your-nose-in-it didactic. Still it eventually falls back into horror cliches and fabricates a mind-numbingly disappointing ending. A good two thirds of the film, however, is very well done for something coming out of mainstream Hollywood horror.
Rated 27 Mar 2008
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 04 Mar 2008
77
59th
Antal handles the build-up of the film very well, getting the maximum jittery impact out of these scenes. Almost inevitably, the film starts running out of energy. The plot gets harder to sustain as the complications pile up and implausibilities start becoming necessary to keep the narrative going. Still, the film is a decent genre exercise and Antal comes across as a director worth watching.
Rated 04 Mar 2008
leighLeigh
Rated 02 Jan 2008
80
66th
A nail bitting whit hot thriller.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
erbasalviaerbasalvia
Rated 19 Dec 2007
90
75th
quasi senza sbavature
Rated 19 Dec 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 15 Sep 2007
70
63rd
A cut to the chase thriller with a lean pace and legit tension.....even if it never goes behind a moderate degree. The cast is believable and Frank Whaley is a hoot. The ending is wonderful in how it avoids many cliches that haunt a thriller's climax.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
curioushaircurioushair
Rated 08 Sep 2007
76
67th
Smart, scary, fun, without descending into the tired gore porn of hostel or saw or their reams of imitators.
Rated 08 Sep 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 24 Aug 2007
92
97th
Excellent, Excellent movie. Surprisingly entertaining, finest and best performed and directed example of the torture-porn genre, an about-to-be-divorced couple ends up in a decrepit motel in an off the map redneck hellhole and are hunted by deranged masked men. This movie is short, taut and will really keep you guessing till the end. Sweet...
Rated 24 Aug 2007
kain424Kain424
Rated 12 Aug 2007
90
85th
Nice to see a film featuring adults once in a while...
Rated 12 Aug 2007
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 06 Aug 2007
71
52nd
Before the climax goes a bit over-the-top, this tightly-wound and racy little thriller works just enough to entertain. There's nothing exceptional going on here, but it's the anti-torture porn flick of all torture-porn flicks feeding theaters these days. I can't say I was all that disappointed with this one, even with Luke Wilson in the lead.
Rated 06 Aug 2007
bricksBricks
Rated 06 Aug 2007
68
72nd
Would've been much more complete had there been a smidge more backstory regarding the son and relationship... and the abbreviated ending left something to be desired. But it was very good while it lasted.
Rated 06 Aug 2007
td888td888
Rated 27 Jul 2007
50
41st
Entertaining scary movie. Interesting plot-line, too bad it's not more explored in depth. The director understands his trade. I'm curious about his next movie. Hopefully his new film has a better ending, this ending was a bit disappointing.
Rated 27 Jul 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 12 Jul 2007
6
55th
Pretty solid actually. The first 5 or 10 minutes in the car features some of the worst acting I've ever seen and the ending is pretty shitty but everything in the middle is intense and awesome. I love me some Luke Wilson.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 30 Jun 2007
52
37th
A by the numbers Horror/Thriller film, and when I say that I really mean it, there are no twists or complicated plot devices. It's an hour and a half of doors banging and people screaming. Good fun, gets brownie points for not featuring lots of horrible gore like so many similar films in recent years.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
brando814brando814
Rated 02 May 2007
41
25th
The smaller the cast the more likely I am to feel that one or both of the protagonists are in need of a murdering and that's the case here. The film's optimistic ending also reeks of cowardice if a movie ever needed cynicism as a cure it is Vacancy.
Rated 02 May 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 20 Apr 2007
35
10th
This completely predictable and formulaic thriller does little to seperate itself from the heaping pile of others exactly like it. Though the premise is interesting surrounding snuff films and the like it's never actually explored in the film at all. The acting is pretty bad, too. The movie is just average in most every way.
Rated 20 Apr 2007

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