The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel

Year: 2023

Runtime: 1 h 31 m

Language: English

Director: Kitty Green

Echo Score: 70
Thriller

Seeking financial stability, two American friends, Hanna and Liv, find work at The Royal Hotel, a weathered pub in the remote Australian Outback. Immersed in a world of tough locals and unforgiving landscapes, they quickly discover that their new jobs come with unexpected challenges and a complex web of relationships. As they navigate their surroundings, the adventure they’ve embarked on proves to be far more complicated than they initially anticipated.

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1

Arrival in Australia

Hanna and Liv arrive in Australia as adventurous backpackers. After depleting their finances in Sydney, they seek work opportunities to continue their travels.

Sydney, Australia
2

Starting Work at the Royal Hotel

The two friends start their new jobs as bartenders at the Royal Hotel located in a remote Outback mining town. They are introduced to the pub's owner, Billy, and his wife, Carol, who is also the chef.

Royal Hotel, Outback
3

Farewell Party Chaos

On their first shift, Hanna and Liv host a chaotic farewell party for the previous bartenders, Jules and Cassie. They meet various patrons, but Hanna quickly feels uncomfortable with the aggressive atmosphere.

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4

Encounter with Matty

After the farewell party, local patron Matty visits and takes the girls to a swimming spot. This excursion helps Hanna form a tentative connection with Matty, while Liv remains unfazed by the locals’ behavior.

Local swimming spot
5

Strained Relationships

Hanna and Liv notice the tension between Billy and Carol as they learn that Billy is behind on payments to deliveryman Tommy. Carol expresses her worries about their financial struggles.

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6

Hanna's Distress

During a night shift, Hanna has to fend off Matty's unwelcome advances while Liv sleeps. Matty later apologizes, but Hanna continues to feel the sting of harassment from the customers.

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7

Liv's New Friends

As Hanna endures ongoing harassment, Liv starts to fit in with the locals, spending more time drinking and neglecting her work duties. This shift in dynamics begins to strain their friendship.

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8

Dolly's Aggression

One evening, while Hanna is alone at the bar, Dolly's drunken advances escalate, prompting Billy to intervene. Despite being shaken, Liv dismisses Hanna's concerns about Dolly's behavior.

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9

The Dead Snake Incident

An incident with a snake escalates when Dolly offers to help catch it, but leaves a dead snake in a jar with Hanna's name on it. This deeply disturbs Hanna, adding to her anxiety in the Outback town.

Living quarters
10

Confronting Billy

Hanna decides to confront Billy about their unpaid wages, leading to an argument that results in Billy injuring himself. Carol rushes Billy to the hospital, leaving the girls to fend for themselves.

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11

Birthday Celebration

To cheer up Liv, Hanna organizes a birthday celebration on their last night. However, tension arises when Hanna discovers Liv has gone off with Dolly, leading to a frantic search.

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12

Desperate Measures

In a bid to protect Liv, Hanna slashes the tire of Dolly's car with an axe. This act of desperation leads to a fractious exchange between the friends, heightening the already fraught atmosphere.

Outside Royal Hotel
13

Break-In and Chaos

The situation escalates when Hanna discovers that Dolly and Matty have broken into their living quarters. A struggle ensues as Hanna tries to defend Liv from their intentions.

Living quarters
14

Defending Liv

Realizing the danger, Liv manages to escape Dolly's grasp. In the ensuing chaos, Teeth crashes into Dolly's vehicle to protect Liv, signaling a turning point in their once carefree adventure.

Outside Royal Hotel
15

The Fire

In a final act of rebellion, Hanna sets the Royal Hotel ablaze as the girls smash liquor bottles in defiance of their circumstances. They walk away together, reflecting on their tumultuous journey as the hotel burns behind them.

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Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 09:19

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