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Season 1 – Hell Motel

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A group of 10 true crime obsessives are invited to the opening of the newly renovated Cold River Motel, the site of a satanic mass murder; history repeats itself when the guests get stranded and start getting knocked off one by one.
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Critics Reviews

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News It is their cheeky delivery and bows to classic genre films that make this series so enjoyable. So much so that you can forgive it for being a bit rote. Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast A slasher saga that’s both an intriguing whodunit and a playful critique of the true-crime and entertainment industries’ hunger to exploit tragedy—a combination that begets humor, surprise, and at least a couple of instances of avert-the-eyes nastiness. Jun 17, 2025 Full Review Rendy Jones RogerEbert.com In the end, “Hell Motel’s” self-serious tone, plodding pace, and lack of a central lead keep this horror thriller series from living up to its potential as a worthwhile genre destination. Rated: 2/4 Jun 17, 2025 Full Review Weiting Liu Common Sense Media There's no real tension, no memorable set piece, and nothing technical—direction, pacing, or atmosphere—that elevates the age-old material. While it's merely watchable, Hell Motel struggles to rise above mediocrity. Jun 23, 2025 Full Review Chris Joyce Movies and Munchies (YouTube) This had its moments and did keep me entertained with the intrigue and gore, but it fell short in the final execution and could have been a stellar series had the writing been tighter and the pacing more efficient. Rated: 3/5 Jun 20, 2025 Full Review Ricky Valero FandomWire Aaron Martin and Ian Carpenter create a modern classic of a series that delivers modern-themed horror while honoring the genre simultaneously. Rated: 7/10 Jun 19, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Wes H Love the gory kills and storyline. Even though it doesn't say Slasher this definitely a new Slasher season. Love Paula Brancati and I'm glad Eric McCormack's bad accent went away quickly. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/08/25 Full Review Andrew S It feels like someone watched American Horror Story, then tried to remake it with £200, a broken camcorder, and zero direction. Acting was reasonable though and it’s a shame they had to act in this. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review Rex W If you go into this expecting anything more than what it is - a low budget shudder series - you’ll be disappointed. However, the script is good, it’s hilarious and series like AHS could probably learn something from this. I’m definitely sticking around monday nights for this cheesy ass show. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/24/25 Full Review Heather D This feels like an off brand season of AHS with a lower budget and worse acting, but a better script. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/23/25 Full Review Divina D Any series or movie with that much vocal fry is unwatchable for me. If the entertainment industry dropped this vapid, soulless fad, I think ratings would elevate. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Isaac H The season is amazing, Gory kills, amazing acting, and returning cast, Paula Brancati, Eric McCormack, Genevieve DeGraves, Jim Watson & and Mercedes Morris are amazing, and spoilers, the killer reveal was unexpected and i can't wait for more of the next Episodes. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Aaron Martin

Creator

Ian Carpenter

Creator

Eric McCormack

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Paula Brancati

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Shaun Benson

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Atticus Mitchell

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 13, 2025 Blood Bath Thirty years ago, a newlywed couple is murdered at the Cold River Motel in a satanic ritual; a group of true crime enthusiasts have been invited to the motel's reopening, where they discover history might be repeating itself. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 17, 2025 Night Orchid Trapped by the raging storm and unable to call for help, the guests retreat to their rooms, uncertain who among them is the killer; two strangers seeking shelter hide their true identities from the others. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 24, 2025 Mirror Moves Fear and paranoia drive some of the guests to take part in something unspeakable. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 1, 2025 Devil in the Details When the storm temporarily subsides, the guests attempt to leave the motel and find help; others try to figure out who the other killer might be. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 8, 2025 Jailbait The guests grow suspicious when the driver that brought them there days earlier shows up at their doorstep; his presence causes a rift between the men and women, leading to a violent outburst with devastating consequences. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 15, 2025 Guts and Glory Triggered by a disturbing discovery, one of the surviving guests goes mad, haunted by his own traumatic past. Details Episode 7 Airs Tue Jul 22 Cat and Mouse The surviving guests team up to stop a satanic ritual after discovering the true identities of the killers. Details Episode 8 Airs Tue Jul 29 Grand Guignol Things get bloody at the premiere of a film based on the Cold River Motel. Details

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Season Info

Director
Adam MacDonald
Creator
Aaron Martin, Ian Carpenter
Executive Producer
Aaron Martin, Ian Carpenter, Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Thomas P. Vitale, Adam MacDonald
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Horror, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 13, 2025