Due to the mashup, mixing different genres it can be a little confusing what the film is trying to be, but stick with Claire and the film is cleverly executed evolving only around Claire. It’s a fun good horror that is very creative, but won’t be appreciated by everyone.
A couple of jump scares, some creepy ghosts, an ominous atmosphere, a good ghost story that haunts the hotel and some creepy shots add to the creepy scary vibe. Though the overall tone might be comical due to the playful and whimsical character of Claire, it’s definitely a horror too. With a non stereotypical main character and an unconventional structure this film is set up to surprise and does it with great charme. The story is a gothic haunted house tale but also a deadpan comedy and a sort of parody to the haunted house genre itself and of the tragic gothic figure that Claire portrays. The other guests are a setup to either more horror or more absurdly funny situations.
This construct feels like a gothic fairytale setup. Lee, the medium is the wise old woman who might be a bit grumpy but gives Claire some good advice. Luke is her friend and is the setup for the playful clumsiness Claire is all about. Some might find this slow paced buildup a bit boring, but who appreciates Claire’s character it’s in fact a well-chosen structure. It takes the time to flesh out Claire and we get to enjoy her before the night spirals into terrifying horror. She’s a delight to watch and brightens up the film. While the camera is often pointed at her, we get an intimate look at her. Her character is refreshing and very playful and causes enough comical situations that are funny but also a bit tragic. While Claire herself is a playful character, she is also a bit odd, she doesn’t know what she wants in life, she’s a bit jittery and clumsy, she doesn’t rely on herself and is somewhat insecure. She’s not only the main character but almost everything is shot indirectly from her perspective. And the last chapter feels somewhat separated from the rest, but if you follow the clues, it really falls into place, leading to the unavoidable ending. ‘The Last Weekend,’ ‘Madeleine O’Malley,’ and ‘A Final Guest.’ Each time a new chapter begins the film shifts slightly from tone and atmosphere. With a few strange guests, Leanne Rease-Jones a former actrice turned medium, a woman with her little son and an old man who wishes to reminiscence old memories, Claire and Luke hope for the best to finally spot Madeleine. The story goes that Madeleine O’Malley was left by the altar and that she hung herself in this hotel.īut this weekend it’s their last chance. It is allegedly haunted and Claire and Luke have spent most of their time trying to get some ghostly activity. It’s an original haunting tale that will spook you, but also conjures up some awkward comical laughs.Ĭlaire and Luke work at the Yankee Pedlar Inn hotel that is going to be demolished.
It has interesting shots, pleasant storytelling at its best and fleshed out characters.Īnd even more special, this hotel the Yankee Pedlar Inn really does exist and is allegedly haunted, and is the actual place where the film was shot. It’s a sweet little ghost story with the most endearing main character that results in a playful, whimsical story that doesn’t forget to scare the audience. The Innkeepers is a supernatural ghost story that takes place in a haunted house, or to be exact, a haunted hotel.
The Innkeepers is a delightful original spooky haunted house gem.
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