OVERALL: R0

R0 VCI offers the original cut of the film, anamorphic transfer, commentaries, and other extras.

Two versions of the film are known to exist:
(1.) The original UK uncut version title "The City of the Dead" (78 minutes NTSC = 75 minutes PAL).
(2.) The cut US cut version titled "Horror Hotel" (76 minutes NTSC = 73 minutes PAL); in which the following is missing:
- Most of Patricia Jessel's cursing of the village in the opening scene (~0:50).
- When Christopher Lee and Denis Lotus have a discussion about belief in the supernatural (when Lotus arrives to pick up Venetia Stevenson), the Horror Hotel print removes a lot of the discussion. (~0:50).

Thanks to rewind user Tim_Rogerson for confirming the differences between the two cuts.

There are also several "cheapo" releases (obviously this is a public domain title):
- "Ring for Doom Service: Collection Vol. 1: House on Haunted Hill (1959) / The Bat / Horror Hotel" (by "Slingshot").
- "Horror Classics Triple Feature, Vol. 5: Little Shop of Horrors (1960) / House on Haunted Hill (1959) / Horror Hotel (by "Navarre").
- Carnival of Souls Horror Hotel" double feature (by "Diamond").

Also single disc releases:
- Cheezy Flicks
- Digital 1 Stop

Simply avoid them all.
There is also a R2 UK release available from Waterfall (under the title �Horror Hotel�). However, we were unable to find detailed and accurate specs. If you own this disc or have a link to a review, then please let us know via our forums.

CUTS:

• R0 America- Madacy Entertainment - Yes - US version (75:57 NTSC)
• R0 America- VCI - No cuts - UK version (77:54 NTSC)
• R0 Christopher Lee Collection America- Madacy Entertainment - Yes - US version (~76:00 NTSC)
• R0 Australia- Umbrella Entertainment - No Cuts - UK version (77:58 PAL)
• R1 America- Elite - Yes - US version
• R1 America- Roan Group / Troma - Yes - US version
• R2 United Kingdom- Redemption Films - No cuts - UK version (77:57 PAL)

Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!

Comparison added by Samuel_Scott on 21/05/04
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 08/12/24

UPDATE LOG:

18/04/11: Addition of the R0 Australian release.
16/10/15: DVD Beaver added.
29/11/20: Tidyup.
03/07/23: Capsaholic.