The Innkeepers
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.
Why it matters
A slow-burn ghost story that trades cheap scares for creeping dread and character-driven suspense.
- Ti West’s signature deliberate pacing lets unease seep into every shadowed corner of the deserted inn.
- Sara Paxton and Pat Healy’s grounded performances anchor the film in weary skepticism and growing terror.
- A love letter to haunted house tales that leans on atmosphere and subtlety over jump-scare cheap shots.
- Perfect for fans of indie hauntings who prefer mood and mystery to ghostly grandstanding.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
100
Psychological
57
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
71
Survival
33
Supernatural
