The Royal Hotel Soundtrack: The Royal Hotel is a 2023 Australian psychological thriller film directed by Kitty Green, from a script co-written with Oscar Redding.
It stars Julia Garner, Jessica Henwick, Toby Wallace and Hugo Weaving. The film is inspired by Pete Gleason’s 2016 documentary Hotel Coolgardie.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Royal Hotel (2023) |
| Type | Movie |
| Director | Kitty Green |
| Writers | Kitty Green & Oscar Redding |
| Composer | Jed Palmer |
| Release date | September 1, 2023 (Telluride); October 6, 2023 (US, Neon) |
| Where to stream | Prime Video and other digital platforms |
| Cast | Julia Garner, Jessica Henwick, Toby Wallace, Hugo Weaving |
| Genre | Psychological Thriller |
The film had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2023.
Release date of The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2023. It also screened at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023.
It is scheduled to be released in Australia by Transmission Films and in the United States by Neon on October 6, 2023.
Composer of The Royal Hotel Soundtrack
The Composer of The Royal Hotel Soundtrack is Jed Palmer:
- Jed Palmer is an Australian-born, award-winning musician, composer, and producer. He is known for his film, television, theater, and installation work.
- His work blends contrasting influences such as experimental music, noise, minimalism, drone, electro-acoustic, ambient, and art rock.
In addition to his film work, Jed has also composed music for Sydney Theatre Company, Malthouse Theatre and the Sisters Grimm, Restless Dance Theatre, Sandpit and Google Creative. He was nominated for an AACTA Award in 2018 for his score for Leigh Whannell’s Upgrade.
Original Soundtrack of The Royal Hotel Soundtrack
Here is the complete list of OST of The Royal Hotel
- It’s Not That Kind of Place (1:44): “It’s Not That Kind of Place” is a track from the soundtrack of the 2023 Australian drama film “The Royal Hotel,” directed by Kitty Green and starring Julia Garner, Jessica Henwick and Toby Wallace.
- The song was composed by Australian-born award-winning musician, composer, and producer Jed Palmer. The track’s runtime is 1 minute and 44 seconds, and it is the first song on the album.
The Royal Hotel Soundtrack also includes:
- You Like Stars? (0:59):
- Wouldn’t Hurt to Smile (1:47)
- Sorry About the Mess (1:32)
- Slow As a Wet Week (2:14)
- Bedtime (3:29)
- She Doesn’t Smile (4:21)
- The Axe (2:30)
- We Were Supposed to Get Away (2:08)
- You Going to Hit Me with That? (1:00)
- Magic Hour (1:21)
- Let Her Rip (3:05)
The Royal Hotel Soundtrack: The soundtrack is available for purchase and streaming on various platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, where you can listen to the entire album of songs and the score.
You can also watch the film’s official trailer on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the story and characters. The film was released on September 1, 2023.
From the IMDb: Backpackers Hanna and Liv take a job in a remote Australian pub for some extra cash and are confronted with a bunch of unruly locals and a situation that rapidly leaps out of their control.
Genre: Thriller
Release date: October 6, 2023 (United States)
Where to Stream
The Royal Hotel is available to rent or buy digitally on Prime Video, Apple TV, and other major platforms, following its theatrical run from distributor Neon in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for The Royal Hotel?
The Royal Hotel was scored by Australian composer Jed Palmer, who was previously AACTA-nominated for his score to Leigh Whannell’s Upgrade.
Who stars in The Royal Hotel?
The Royal Hotel stars Julia Garner and Jessica Henwick as two backpackers, alongside Toby Wallace and Hugo Weaving.
Where can I watch The Royal Hotel?
The Royal Hotel is available to rent or buy on Prime Video and other major digital platforms.
Is The Royal Hotel based on a true story?
The Royal Hotel is inspired by Pete Gleeson’s 2016 documentary Hotel Coolgardie, which followed two real backpackers working at a remote Australian outback pub.
Did The Royal Hotel win any awards?
Composer Jed Palmer won the Australian Screen Sound Guild Award for Best Sound for a Feature Film for his work on The Royal Hotel.
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