The Royal Hotel (2023)

After running out of money while backpacking in a tiny, male-dominated town in the Australian outback, two friends resort to a working holiday at the Royal Hotel. When the locals' behavior starts crossing the line, the girls find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control.

Released Oct. 6, 2023 91 min 15+

Genres: Drama, Thriller

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