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Review of Hostel (2011) by Marcus L — 31 Oct 2011

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If American Pie was a horror movie, it would be Hostel.

This review of Hostel (2011) was written by Marcus L on 31 Oct 2011.

Hostel has generally received mixed reviews.

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