According to Variety, after an opening weekend proving the multiplex is anything but a hostile environment, Screen Gems and Lionsgate are planning a sequel to Hostel, with writer-director Eli Roth in talks to return and steer the second installment.

The sadist-loving horror film bowed No. 1 at the box office, taking in $20.1 million.

Lionsgate and Screen Gems intend to release the sequel in a year, mimicking Lionsgate's successful quick turnaround of Saw and Saw II.

Lionsgate and Screen Gems will have the same partnership arrangement as on the first Hostel, whereby Screen Gems will make the movie, while Lionsgate will release it in the U.S.

Screen Gems will retain international theatrical rights, as well as all homevid rights. The two partners will share in the profits after taking their respective distrib fees.

Next Entertainment's Mike Fleiss and Chris Briggs, who originally brought "Hostel" to Screen Gems and were producers on the film, are in talks to produce the sequel as well.

It's not clear whether Hostel exec producer Quentin Tarantino will be back.

Dont't forget to also check out: Hostel: Part II

Hostel: Part II was released June 8th, 2007 and stars Lauren German, Roger Bart, Heather Matarazzo, Bijou Phillips, Richard Burgi, Vera Jordanova, Jay Hernandez, Jordan Ladd. The film is directed by Eli Roth.