Comments on PLANET OF TERROR!!: The Innkeepers (2011)

I like the cut of Jenn's jib. I'm going ...

2012-01-10T07:57:16.213-08:00

I like the cut of Jenn's jib.

I'm going to have to give this film a second look when it plays theatrically next week. I loved The Roost and ranked House of the Devil as my top film of 2009, so under normal circumstances I enjoy West's work.

Something about this film just felt off to me. Maybe i wasn't expecting the emphasis on comedy at the expense of horror and suspense. The performances are terrific across the board, the film looks gorgeous and I enjoyed the score. I just found myself slouching in the sofa cushions rather than sitting at the edge of my seat for much of the film.

I'm in agreement with CTK. I thought House of ...

2011-12-27T11:38:36.617-08:00

I'm in agreement with CTK. I thought House of the Devil was OK but thought Innkeepers had a good balance of laughs and jump scares.

Ti West is a mixed bag so we'll see where he goes from here. Listening to a Q&A, West said he wanted to see the non typical characters in a haunted house story and Claire and Luke are just that.

I'm curious now what other horror bloggers will think of this film.

Sweet sassy molassey! I genuinely loved this film...

2011-12-24T06:23:51.089-08:00

Sweet sassy molassey!

I genuinely loved this film and believe me, I'm not one for kissing ass because I received a free screener or I was sent a ton of PR emails (I rarely post that stuff). I wasn't a huge fan of The Roost. It was OK for what it was. I loved the House of the Devil: fantastically paced, great atmosphere, and a killer ending (I know this is a sticking point for some).

I think you'll dig it but if you aren't a fan of West's style, you may not. But this was a fun creeper.

Happy holidays to you and yours Jen!

Hi Cortez! I love you and happy holidays. But........

2011-12-23T23:04:05.162-08:00

Hi Cortez! I love you and happy holidays. But.....

I want everyone to stop kissing this movie's ass just because we've been inundated with press releases in our inboxes. Ti West does not make good movies. THE ROOST was fucking awful and HOUSE OF THE DEVIL was as boring as paint drying. I haven't even seen THE INNKEEPERS yet and I'm already bored.

But.....I will see it and let you all know my opinion, as if you cared.

(I've had wine and am sassy on Xmas eve eve).