1980

Motel Hell (1980) is one of those rare movies that can combine lighthearted fun with immensely gory horror themes.

2009

The official release date was May 12, 2009.

1981

Originally released in 1981, the film concerns a portal to hell in the basement of a Louisiana hotel that unleashes some particularly gruesome events on some particularly gruesome events's modern inhabitants.

in 2012 with a short six-episode summer season

Hotel Hell premiered in 2012 with a short six-episode summer season, returning two years later with eight episodes in 2014.

2010

Wikipedia says the initial release was in 2010.

a horror comedy and a parody of slasher films of the 1970’s

While gruesome, Motel Hell is a horror comedy and a parody of slasher films of the 1970’s.

2008

The original release date was October 7, 2008.

an American reality television series created, hosted and narrated by Gordon Ramsay that premiered on the Fox network on August 13, 2012

Hotel Hell is an American reality television series created, hosted and narrated by Gordon Ramsay that premiered on the Fox network on August 13, 2012.

1963

The film was released in the United States through Manson Distributing on May 29, 1963.

1999

The official release date was May 17, 1999.

2002

The official release date was May 30, 2002.

2007

The official release date was March 5, 2007.

in 1985

Released in 1985, The Motels became their third and final Top 40 hit, peaking at #21 in the US and #25 in Canada.