The Innkeepers is psychologically gnarly and deliciously theatrical. I adored its thoughtful use of doubling tracks, and the inescapable pressure cooker of the "cozy" setting. The dialogue has a terrific, natural tempo, as the hostages - and their flashbacks - jostle up against each other to find the final truth. Spice up your season with this clever, memorable horror.

I love it when a play takes advantage of being a play. The set evokes both a warm and comfortable inn and then shifts when it becomes an enclosed space. Characters embody others and old versions of themselves. And even the ending further engages the audience's imagination while also concluding the story. So many parts of this play exemplify theatricality.

This is special script, weaving together your favorite elements from mysteries, thrillers, memory plays, and tragedies. It's crafted specifically for the stage, giving directors and actors plenty to play with and decide for themselves. The non-stop pacing never lets up in the best way. The ending rattled me. Images from this one will be with me for a while.