Keepers of the Inn

Edition  2 of 2

Lola invites herself over to Roses room. Lola is the only one who hasnt seemed surreally happy with her stay at the Inn, and Rose feels like she may understand this poor girl better than she thought. Eating cake and drinking champagne, Rose sees that her purpose here is to kill Lola, and Lolas purpose is to die. Regretfully, Rose acts out her role the Inn is making her play.

Everything for You #14

Edition 10 of 10

In the morning. Sally waits patiently by a window. The Keepers of the Inn bring her Rose, free of the damages of childbirth, and finally healed from the abuses of Hollywood. They show Rose herself in the mirror, and explain that the Inn can keep her body pure and healthy. Her independence cracks and gives way to the sense of community she feels.

Bridal Falls #40

Edition 9 of 10

In the morning. Sally waits patiently by a window. The Keepers of the Inn bring her Rose, free of the damages of childbirth, and finally healed from the abuses of Hollywood. They show Rose herself in the mirror, and explain that the Inn can keep her body pure and healthy. Her independence cracks and gives way to the sense of community she feels.

Bridal Falls #38

Edition 4 of 10

Finally making it back to her room, Roses head is again filled with nightmares. But rather than feeling like an outsider, this time the horror is beginning to feel like she belongs here. She is deep within the Madonna Inn, and she can feel herself changing.

Blue Night #09

Edition 5 of 5

Locked in slumber by Charon, Rose wakes up to find her room invaded by the Keepers of the Inn. They clamour around her room, coveting her body, emerging from walls and shadows. A particular image, Charon, in a room with walls of stone sticks in her mind.

Red Night #35

Edition  2 of 2

Rose wakes up in the dead of night, exhausted and sobbing from her tormented slumber. As she slowly regains her composure, she feels alone for the first time since she arrived at the Inn. She isnt sure if this is comforting or distressing, as she begins to feel paralyzed by loneliness and doubt. 

Anxiety of Doubt #11

Edition 3 of 5

Rose descends the staircase of the ballroom in her marriage ceremony with the Madonna Inn. She is exalted by all the Keepers of the Inn. They welcome her, and praise her beauty. She is truly accepted, and is given a pink milk tonic to seal the covenant and become Kept by the Inn. She wavers for a moment, and then sips.

Ceremony #12

Edition 3 of 10

In the morning. Sally waits patiently by a window. The Keepers of the Inn bring her Rose, free of the damages of childbirth, and finally healed from the abuses of Hollywood. They show Rose herself in the mirror, and explain that the Inn can keep her body pure and healthy. Her independence cracks and gives way to the sense of community she feels.

Bridal Falls #21

Edition 5 of 5

Rose tries exploring the world outside of the Love Nest. Here she meets Sally, a reassuring presence in her vulnerable state. Rose sees in her someone who understands her and her position, a small comfort in an uncomfortable place.

Eternally Incomplete #06

Edition 8 of 10

Her head still full of Charons visions, Rose sneaks out of her room, and begins to explore the room with walls of stone. What shes looking for, she isnt entirely sure, but she knows that this place has a plan for her and shes determined to find out what it is. Before she can find anything, Ada returns. Rose must hide or risk the consequences of being found here.

Room of Stone #05

Bridal Falls #03

Edition 2 of 10

Fleeing the clutches of Hollywood, Rose arrives at the Madonna Inn and is escorted around her room, the Love Nest, by the stoic Ada and the exuberant Charon. At first curious, Rose begins to feel uneasy at her escorts unnatural love for their hotel. Even after they leave, Rose has a constant feeling they are still in her room, hiding in shadows or just outside of her vision.

Rose Arrives #21

Edition 6 of 10

Her head still full of Charons visions, Rose sneaks out of her room, and begins to explore the room with walls of stone. What shes looking for, she isnt entirely sure, but she knows that this place has a plan for her and shes determined to find out what it is. Before she can find anything, Ada returns. Rose must hide or risk the consequences of being found here.

Room of Stone #28

Edition 1 of 5

Sally sits alone in her room. Loneliness is an old friend of hers. A knock at the door, and Charon and Lola enter. We see that Sally is the original Keeper of the Inn, and has specific instructions for Charon and Lola. Her maternal nature puts them at ease and they grow more comfortable with the tasks they must carry out.

Homage #10

Edition 4 of 5

Sally sits alone in her room. Loneliness is an old friend of hers. A knock at the door, and Charon and Lola enter. We see that Sally is the original Keeper of the Inn, and has specific instructions for Charon and Lola. Her maternal nature puts them at ease and they grow more comfortable with the tasks they must carry out.

Homage #01

Edition 1 of 10

Fleeing the clutches of Hollywood, Rose arrives at the Madonna Inn and is escorted around her room, the Love Nest, by the stoic Ada and the exuberant Charon. At first curious, Rose begins to feel uneasy at her escorts unnatural love for their hotel. Even after they leave, Rose has a constant feeling they are still in her room, hiding in shadows or just outside of her vision.

Rose Arrives #60

Room of Stone #20

Edition 1 of 1

A moment from Roses internal journey, captured on film.