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The Hotel of Silence (1908) · L'Hôtel du silence

Original title: L'Hôtel du silence

1908 · Émile Cohl · 11 min · France

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Synopsis

A traveler is welcomed into a fully automated hotel, where no human intervention is required. But the machines malfunction, giving the guest a nightmarish experience. Extremely dissatisfied, he wants to leave without paying. However, this possibility having been anticipated, he has no choice but to pay the bill, and also to leave a tip.

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Why watch it?

A 1908 title built around Horror comedy, Sci-fi and Short film. Directed by Émile Cohl.

Who is it for?

You’ll like it if you enjoy

Not ideal if you are looking for

  • Paranormal
  • Body horror
  • Witchcraft
  • Bestiary

Influences

  1. 1900
    The Astronomer's Dream
  2. 1900
    Turn-of-the-Century Surgery
  3. 1903
    The Inn Where No Man Rests
  4. 1907
    The Haunted Hotel
  5. 1908
    The Hotel of Silence
  6. 1910
    Frankenstein

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