exactly misk.. thats why i love you.. you are so on point i saw it.. it def is way overhyped.. but it was entertaining none the less. .. i love how Japanses director Miike makes a cameo - he is a famous Japanese director with over 1000 flicks who uses a lot of gore.. hostel actually pays homage to him..Miike actually did the film Ichi the Killer (looks at elevatedflow).. i dont think the movie was really supposed to be scary but more exploitation and shock.. where did you hear it was based on a true story ? also Slovakis should sue for slander..lol