The Innkeepers (2011)

During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay.

Director:

Ti West

Writer:

Ti West

Stars:

Sara Paxton, Pat Healy, Alison Bartlett

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Sara Paxton	...	Claire
Pat Healy	...	Luke
Alison Bartlett	...	Gayle, Angry Mom
Jake Ryan	...	Boy (as Jake Schlueter)
Kelly McGillis	...	Leanne Rease-Jones
Lena Dunham	...	Barista
George Riddle	...	Old Man
Brenda Cooney	...	Madeline O'Malley
John Speredakos	...	Officer Mitchell
Sean Reid	...	Medic
Kurt Venghaus	...	Medic
Thomas Mahoney	...	Medic
Michael Martin	...	Medic
Michael P. Castelli	...	Medic

Storyline

During the final days at the Yankee Pedlar Inn, two employees determined to reveal the hotel's haunted past begin to experience disturbing events as old guests check in for a stay.

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Plot Keywords:

hotel | inn | hotel room | dead body in bathtub | drinking | 

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Taglines:

Some guests never check out.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some bloody images and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 March 2012 (Russia)

Also Known As:

A fogadósok

Filming Locations:

Connecticut, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$750,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$29,557 (USA) (3 February 2012)

Gross:

$77,501 (USA) (24 February 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dark Sky Films, Glass Eye Pix

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie is filmed at the actual Yankee Pedlar Inn, in Torrington, Connecticut.

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Quotes

Claire: Never skimp on bread; you'll always regret it.

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Connections

Features Solitaire (1981)

User Reviews

A throwback of a ghost story and a good one..

For the over 25 crowd who miss great ghost stories like The Changeling, Poltergiest,The Others, or eerie films like Suspiria and The Fog(Carpenter's original not the horrid remake)- heck I'll even throw Insidious in there, then check out The Innkeepers. It is a bit of a slow burner at times but is consistently spooky, scary, and even during the down time has you involved and getting to know the characters dwelling in this Gothic tale.

Really good work in my opinion. If you are into Saw or Horror Remakes you can let this one go, but if you like being spooked on a stormy night with your other half sitting along side you gnawing on your shoulder then this is quite a fun ride! The director of this Ti West made House Of The Devil last year which I thought was entertaining if not a bit boring throughout. It showed the potential and he nailed it with The Innkeepers. A ghost story about an old hotel with a few secrets and a small yet interesting cast of specters and human characters, namely the female lead(Actress Sara Paxton) who while working the last weekend before the hotel is closed for good decides along with the other employee(Actor Pat Healy) to have a few scares ghost hunting the place. Kelly Mcgillis, yes that one- Maverick's gal from Top Gun has a great supporting role in this as a once former actress turned medium.

Anyway, it is just a good flick and will have you thinking about the ending for some time after it finishes. Check it out so hopefully more films like this are green lit. The Inkeepers surprised me quite a bit..