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The Innkeepers

Play trailer Poster for The Innkeepers R 2012 1h 41m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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Critics Consensus

It doesn't break any rules of the genre, but The Innkeepers serves as additional proof that Ti West is a young director that discriminating horror fans can trust.

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Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Jun 8, 2012
3/5
West continues to tread a delightful path between winking dread and the real kind, but his pacing's off in the build-up, partly because of the many, many opportunities Paxton has to flee out the front door. Go to Full Review
Peter Bradshaw Guardian Jun 7, 2012
2/5
The movie never entirely flatlines, and there are some funny touches, but it annoyingly fails to do anything with the kooky situation it elaborately establishes, and there are no real shocks or laughs. Go to Full Review
Tom Huddleston Time Out Jun 6, 2012
4/5
Hardcore horror heads may scorn its snail pace and shaggy-dog sweetness, but for discerning viewers, 'The Innkeepers' is a slow-burning charmer. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 9, 2025
4/5
The supernatural elements are exactly as spooky as they need to be, but the chemistry between Paxton and Healy is what truly makes this a delight. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Oct 11, 2023
3/4
Ti West, serving as writer, director, and editor, has such control over his medium that we cannot help but have the bejesus scared out of us. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 22, 2022
3/5
...the inn is established as one of the film’s most intriguing characters. Go to Full Review
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Peter W @RT12077588 Oct 23, 2026 Overall, this is a simple ghost story elevated by a small cast who carry the film with a genuinely likeable presence. What makes it especially effective is its playful approach to mystery, blended with a consistently suspenseful tone, a stellar single location, and yes, some very effective jump scares. The dialogue is strong for the most part, though a few lines feel slightly cringeworthy or out of place. And if I’m being completely honest, the film’s final moments and conclusion are a little underwhelming when compared to the consistently creepy and engaging journey leading up to them. Still, this is a great watch from Ti West’s early work before he went on to direct standouts like X, Pearl, and MaXXXine. See more Jon R @JuantheBaptist Oct 20, 2026 Decent but not as good as some people make it out to be. See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 2, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more J H @UpstateNYThriller Aug 21, 2026 5.5/10 Haunted hotel horror movie Not great Decent acting and filming / transition quality. But the scares fall falt and it has that independent movie vibe to it. See more Gregory B @RT42565168 Aug 16, 2026 Rotten Tomatoes let me down! This movie left me asking what happened with no interest! So much of nothing and a lot of why! I am still waiting for something , anything ! If I could give a 0 it would be great! This movie sucks! Do Not waste your time! Burn popcorn instead! See more Kai H @RT35358584 Jul 24, 2026 The high critic rating is beyond me. There is nothing remotely interesting about the plot or cinematography. Only the main actress really is worth watching but that's about it. Do not recommend See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis 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
Producer
Derek Curl, Larry Fessenden, Peter Phok, Ti West
Screenwriter
Ti West
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Glass Eye Pix, Dark Sky Films
Rating
R (Some Bloody Images|Language)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 3, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 7, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$77.5K
Runtime
1h 41m
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