Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
Synopsis
Right after Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California, in 1955, a toy salesman in town for a convention brings his wife with him so they can both go to Disneyland. They stay at a rundown place called the Sunset Motel nearby. Soon the wife is having an affair with a man staying at the motel. The husband hires a psychotic criminal to spy on them, the wife and her lover plan to murder the husband, and the voyeuristic motel manager is spying on everybody.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alien Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Alien Castle
- Original Score
- Alien Castle, Doug Walter
- Original Title
- Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alien Castle
Alien Castle
Alien Castle, Doug Walter
Jamie Thompson
Jim Bedford
Donald P. Borchers, David Bixler, Pierre David, Glenn Greene
Department Leadership Roster
Donald P. Borchers
Producer
Jamie Thompson
Director of Photography
Jim Bedford
Editor
Betty Pecha Madden
Costume Design
Alien Castle
Director
Alien Castle
Writer
Kurt Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Alien Castle
Original Music Composer
Doug Walter
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel
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What is Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel about?
Right after Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California, in 1955, a toy salesman in town for a convention brings his wife with him so they can both go to Disneyland. They stay at a rundown place called the Sunset Motel nearby. Soon the wife is having an affair with a man staying at the motel. The husband hires a psychotic criminal to spy on them, the wife and her lover plan to murder the husband, and the voyeuristic motel manager is spying on everybody.
Who directed Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel?
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel was directed by Alien Castle.
Who stars in Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel?
The principal cast of Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel includes David Hewlett, Sherilyn Fenn, Whip Hubley, David Johansen, Kenneth Tobey.
When was Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel released and how long is it?
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel was composed by Alien Castle, Doug Walter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel?
Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).