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, Kelly McGillis

2 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Sara Paxton	...	Claire
Pat Healy	...	Luke
Alison Bartlett	...	Angry Mom
Jake Ryan	...	Young Boy (as Jake Schlueter)
Kelly McGillis	...	Leanne Rease-Jones
Lena Dunham	...	Barista
Brenda Cooney	...	Madeline O'Malley
George Riddle	...	Old Man
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:

haunted hotel | psychotronic film | woman wrapped in a towel | hotel | inn | 

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Taglines:

Some guests never check out.

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some bloody images and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the scene where Luke (Pat Healy) puts on the jump-scare video for Claire, actress Sara Paxton was genuinely frightened by the video - her reaction is genuine as she hadn't seen the video before - the shot was only filmed once. While recording the commentary, she still jumped a second time.

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Goofs

The inhaler Claire puffs on throughout the movie when having trouble breathing has a tan colored delivery system. In actuality, this type of inhaler is used at specific times for overall bronchial and nasal health. The type of inhaler that Claire would have used for stress-induced shortness of breath would have had a different colored body, usually red. One might argue, however, that if Claire had mixed up her inhalers this could have contributed to her passing out or hallucinating.

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Quotes

Luke: Pessimism is just a higher form of optimism. If you expect nothing from people, then you go through life being pleasantly surprised.

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Connections

Referenced in After Hours: What Movie Ghost Would You Rather be Haunted By (2017)

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Soundtracks

Breaks My Heart
Written by Casey Donahew (of Casey Donahew Band)
Performed by the Casey Donahew Band
Courtesy of Lightening Rod Records

User Reviews

The Innkeepers

I don't usually write reviews but after watching this film and then looking at the latest reviews posted on here i felt compelled to give this a serious review.

If you like Slasher movies where girls who fall down a lot are being chased by a maniac with a weapon. THIS FILM IS NOT FOR YOU.

If you like Zombie movies with lots of blood and gore. THIS FILM IS NOT FOR YOU.

If you've got the attention span of a goldfish and like to chat to your mates all the way through a movie. (Guess What).

Right now the rantings out the way.

If you like sitting in a dark cinema/room, late at night with no distractions and you like ghost stories, then watch this film. I thought the acting, directing and sound score of this movie all worked really well and that with ghost stories less is more. The odd noise here and there, was that a ghost? or wasn't it? The uncertainty of whether this is real or not is what a ghost story should be all about, yes it's slow but that builds up the atmosphere, which i thought was great and there's some genuinely jumpy parts in the film. Sat here on my own in the dark watching this film had me gripped from start to finish. It's been a long time since i've seen a film this good and i recommend this to anyone who's into ghost stories.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 March 2012 (Denmark)

Also Known As:

The Innkeepers

Filming Locations:

The Yankee Pedlar Inn - 93 Main St, Torrington, Connecticut, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$750,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$29,557, 5 February 2012

Gross USA:

$78,396

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,178,831

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