The Royal Hotel, a new film by Kitty Green, is set to premiere on Hulu in 2023. This feminist take on the ’70s classic “Wake in Fright” follows two Canadian tourists who find themselves working as bartenders in a grimy watering hole in the middle of nowhere after running out of money in Australia. The film, set in a large mining area, explores themes of male attention and the challenges faced by modern women in a male-dominated environment.
Starring Julia Garner and Jessica Henwick in the lead roles, with Daniel Henshall playing the establishment’s most boorish regular, The Royal Hotel promises 90 minutes of tension, naturalism, and dread. Green’s direction blends bleary realism with a sense of impending danger, creating a gripping and immersive viewing experience.
For fans of Green’s previous work on “The Assistant,” The Royal Hotel is sure to deliver a thought-provoking and intense cinematic experience. Be sure to stream it on Hulu when it premieres for a captivating look at the complexities of gender dynamics and power struggles in a remote and hostile setting.
