
Movie spotlight
The Innkeeper
When a spirited eight-year-old lands the part of Innkeeper in the school nativity play, she battles her perfectionist teacher who insists that she "stick to the script" and refuse Mary and Joseph a room.
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Plot Summary
Two employees at the historic Yankee Pedlar Inn, Claire and Luke, are determined to document proof of the hotel's resident ghost before it closes its doors forever. As they set up equipment and investigate the creepy, empty rooms, they begin to experience unsettling phenomena that blur the lines between reality and legend. Their amateur ghost hunt turns into a terrifying encounter with the inn's spectral inhabitant.
Critical Reception
The Innkeepers was generally well-received by critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and subtle scares. It was noted for its effective build-up of dread rather than relying on jump scares. Audience reception was more mixed, with some appreciating its classic horror approach and others finding it too slow-paced.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective atmosphere and slow-burn tension.
Sara Paxton's performance as the determined ghost hunter was a highlight.
Some viewers found the pacing too deliberate and the scares too sparse.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's creepy atmosphere and the commitment of the main characters to their ghost hunt. However, many felt the plot moved too slowly and the payoff was underwhelming, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction.
Fun Fact
The Yankee Pedlar Inn, where the film was shot, is a real hotel located in Torrington, Connecticut, and it is indeed known for its alleged hauntings.
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