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Vacancy Reviews



Overall 3 star rating2.92 of 5 (by 12 users)


Vacancy Review Summary

Vacancy is "a suspense thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat."  Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson star as a couple whose car breaks down, forcing them check into a seedy, grungy hotel for the night. Watching a video, they see a snuff film recorded in their room, and know they have to escape or become the next stars of the film. Wilson surprised reviewers in Vacancy, as it "was a total change from how he acted in Old School or My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Most reviewers agree Vacancy, an "Alfred Hitchcock style thriller," is "the scariest movie ... seen in some time ... perhaps ever." However, a few reviewers could not find the terror, not feeling a connection to the characters, and felt the ending was poor, leaving with the thought, "Vacancy is empty."
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42% of people rated Vacancy  as 4 stars
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33% of people rated Vacancy  as 3 stars
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Vacancy Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
JUL
17
2007
I had been hearing bad reviews on Vacancy and it made me a little upset. Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson in a horror thriller movie, how can it be bad? I tackled my suspicions and saw the movie. I laughed a few times during the beginning but as the movie progressed, I was on the edge of my seat.… read full review »
Movie guru, first in line on opening weekend

Mr----X
North Syracuse, NY
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
NOV
21
2007
I put off watching Vacancy for a long time because of its poor reviews.  But, I finally managed to get through Hostel and Hostel 2 and being very disappointed with those films despite their positive reputations, I gave Vacancy a shot.   I was pleasantly surprised for… read full review »
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a thiller/suspense fan, horror fan

vladzver
Dover, PA
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Vacancy Ratings and Reviews

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a thiller/suspense fan, movie connoisseur, horror fan

AUG
6
2007
Vacancy is the scariest movie I've seen in some time - perhaps ever.  And if you plan on staying in a roadside motel anytime soon, I would steer clear of this terrifying movie. — Vacancy is the story of a couple - played nicely by Kate Beckinsale and Luke Wilson - in the last phases of their relationship.  After some car trouble, they decide the only thing to do is to check into a dumpy roadside motel.  Soon after entering their Honeymoon suite, Luke Wilson's character finds snuff tapes - and even more horrifying, they all have been shot in their room.  The… read full review »
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4 star rating
Brooklyn77
Chicago, IL



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Sci-Fi fan, horror film watcher, a thiller/suspense fan, DVD collector, a fan of clever plots, a cult film connoisseur, character-lover, action fan

NOV
20
2007
Bought this just before Halloween this year and the timing was perfect. This is a classic thriller with all the heart stopping surprises. — I love those lost in the middle of nowhere and the only place to go is a wretched farmhouse or a "Bates Motel" complete with its own version of Norman... — The creepy motel clerk is immediately identified as someone you can't trust. As the film develops you will be truly on the edge of your seat if you enjoy this type of film. A must see for Hitchcock fans. —… read full review »
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4 star rating
Islander
Saint Petersburg, FL



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a thiller/suspense fan, horror fan

NOV
13
2007
I was absolutely disappointed by this movie. I am a big fan of Luke Wilson and think that Kate Beckinsale is drop-dead gorgeous. But this movie is just boring. The subplot about their marriage was too contrived and convenient of a plot point. It was just there to help elevate the story to a higher plane, but it didn't work. It would have made a fun 15-minute short film. But even though it is a short film as is, it just never really goes anywhere or provides any real scares. I was rooting for them to… read full review »
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1 star rating
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fr00ding
Phoenix, AZ



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horror fan, a thiller/suspense fan, horror film watcher

DEC
8
2007
I really enjoyed this movie.  It was nice to see a thriller/suspense movie without actors that have no common sense!  You know how you normally get frustrated at the stupid things actors do that get them killed?  Watching this couple, you were more like "wow, that's really smart!"  It was just a really good movie!  —  There were a few moments that I had to turn my head.  There are a few disturbing scenes. —… read full review »
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4 star rating
ymcavoy
Butler, PA



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a busy person, a thiller/suspense fan, horror fan, DVD collector, a fan of clever plots, into action flicks, into movies that tell a great story

NOV
20
2007
I liked the movie and the plot.  I was on the edge of my seat for most of the film.  I could do without a bit of the graphics (not big on blood and gore) though.  Really made me think twice about where I stay when I am out of town.  I have stayed in some pretty scary motels before, don't think I'll do that again!  The biggest downfall to the movie was at the end.  I was really disappointed where they left things. … read full review »
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3 star rating
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ostrichams
Greenacres, WA



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a comedy fan

JUL
29
2008
I get scared easily when watching movies yet I love watching scary ones!  This one was great because it was not just about the gore and jump-out-at-you scenes, but there was a twist at the end that, in my opinion, separates the cheasy scary movies from the more intelligent ones.  The acting overall was not the best, but I would still recommend this movie to those who enjoy a good plot… read full review »
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4 star rating
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libsbeth
Orlando, FL



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a thiller/suspense fan, horror fan, action fan, horror film watcher

NOV
20
2007
This was the WORST scary movie I have ever seen in my life!!!! Where exactly were the too scary parts? I need to revisit obviously! The lines were corny, the actors were okay, but where where was the suspense, the horror !   Somebody must have switched movies from what I saw and what the other reviewers were judging!THE GREAT PLOT does not exist in this film — —… read full review »
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1 star rating
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tmcbride
Chicago, IL



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a thiller/suspense fan, DVD collector

NOV
11
2007
This movie did not have enough meat in the plot. I was bored and thought it stunk. Sorry. Not my idea of a good movie. Not enough details in story. Dumb ending too.I didn't care for it at all although it could have been better if they had gone into more detail. I did not feel connected with the characters and didn't even care if the bad guys got them or not.… read full review »
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1 star rating
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jesuschick3015
Orange City, FL



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into Independent Films, a movie buff, an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD

MAR
13
2008
This movie started out slow, but gradually had my attention through it all and had me on the edge of my seat. Being a horror film fan, I thought this was an ok movie, when it got to all the action, it was good but the ending could of been better. I liked the actors in the movie and would recommend it for any horror film buff.… read full review »
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3 star rating
terrisatx
Hot Springs National Park, AR



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a movie buff, happy at the resale shop, going to the all-you-can-eat buffet, a city dweller, self-employed, an internet addict

JUL
17
2008
this movie held my attention for the whole… read full review »
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3 star rating
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puppet85
Oklahoma City, OK



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