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"The Royal Hotel": A Shocking and Subtle Horror Flick that Unveils Female Travelers' Fears

Originally Published 2 years ago — by IndieWire

Director Kitty Green discusses her film "The Royal Hotel," a taut thriller set in the Australian Outback, where two American women find themselves working in a rowdy pub filled with drunken miners. Green explores themes of alcohol-fueled aggression, women's empowerment, and the line between what is acceptable and what is not. The film challenges cultural norms and received positive reception at film festivals. Green also discusses the challenges of directing crowded pub scenes and the importance of keeping the women's backstories ambiguous.

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Unmasking Toxic Masculinity at 'The Royal Hotel'

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rolling Stone

Director Kitty Green's film "The Royal Hotel" explores the toxic masculinity and gender dynamics in a remote Australian mining town. The story follows two young women, Hanna and Liv, who work at the hotel and face harassment and abuse from the male clientele. As tensions escalate, the women must navigate a dangerous environment and find the strength to defy the toxic behavior. The film serves as a chilling portrayal of the consequences of rejecting men in a male-dominated society.

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