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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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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya Autostraddle Jul 17
I don’t need too much depth to the characters in a slasher, but it’s like Hell Motel mistakes thick exposition for character depth. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Jun 20
2.5/4
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. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast Jun 17
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. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Aug 11
2/5
It’s a classic slasher serial killer story built up around our collective fascination with true crime. On paper, this is my jam. Unfortunately, I wasn’t crazy about the characters, so I found myself losing interest. Go to Full Review Kaiya Shunyata Dread Central Aug 8
3.5/5
Hell Motel’s ambitious attempt to examine the cyclical nature of true crime obsession while maintaining the essential elements of the slasher genre creates an uneven viewing experience that doesn’t fully come together until the final episode. Go to Full Review Weiting Liu Common Sense Media Jun 23
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John W @RT93809554 Aug 12 This show is created by two guys named Aaron and Ian. A and I. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge. This show is terrible. People who are obsessed with crime in fashion or another, meet at a hotel, where decades earlier a couple was murdered. Just before people eventually start getting murdered one by one, a storm hits preventing people from leaving, and of course no one can get a signal on their phones, because of course. At one point someone shows up to say, "the bridge is out." All the characters are unlikable and stupid. If you want to watch a good slasher film turned into a series, watch Harper's Island, Scream: The TV Series, Slasher, Scream Queens, or Dead of Summer. See more Steven t @SST609 Jul 31 Was going to rate it higher but that last episode was just bad. Can someone please figure out hot to do an ending that doesn't suck. See more Che M. @meheavens Jul 22 Loved it. Liked it ! See more Damion T @RT15709694 Jul 22 Phenomenal. I've been a fan of the slasher series from its very first season. Each one just keeps getting better and better. Hope they keep them coming. There's no other show on the air that even comes close in this genre. See more Wes H @DrSquirell Jul 8 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. See more Andrew S @RT18421042 Jul 7 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. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Aaron Martin

Creator

Ian Carpenter

Creator

Eric McCormack

Actor

Paula Brancati

Actor

Shaun Benson

Actor

Atticus Mitchell

Actor

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 Aired Jul 22, 2025 Cat and Mouse The surviving guests team up to stop a satanic ritual after discovering the true identities of the killers. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 29, 2025 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