Movie Review: The Innkeepers

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.

Definitely much more of an old-fashioned haunted-house movie than an in-your-face, gore fest, it flirts with boredom a bit I thought. Fortunately the 2 lead players are likable and their witty banter helps build the characters just enough so that the occasional scares seem to work better. Sara Paxton is particularly good and engaging in it I thought.

It's creepy and suspenseful, but definitely slow. There just isn't that much action and by the time things get wild, it's over. As these ghost stories go it's really not very original, although well done with some neat camera shots. I found it odd that the whole tone is just sort of light-hearted, then there's a heavy and mismatched big bang finish.

It's still good and very well made with a nice, creepy old home that just drips atmosphere and suspense though. A bit too subdued, but I liked it alright.

6/10