The plot centers around a Slovakian criminal organization that lures innocent foreigners into their hostels, where wealthy sadists bid upon them for torture and murder. The original film starring Jay Hernandez was met with mixed critical reception, although it was a success at the box office. The third film was released to more positive reviews from critics than the previous films, although its monetary statistics regarding sales on home media are not disclosed. In December 2020, Eli Roth reported that a reboot of Hostel was in development.