Movie spotlight
The Custodian
On Halloween night, two young women leave a party to venture into the woods in search of their friend, who has mysteriously disappeared. They stumble on a vast ruined building that shouldn't be there - when they go inside, they soon realize that they shouldn't be there either.
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Plot Summary
In a near future, a deep space mining vessel's lone survivor, a pilot named Torus, discovers that a mysterious alien parasite has infiltrated the ship and is killing the crew. Torus must fight to survive and prevent the alien from reaching Earth.
Critical Reception
The Custodian received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences. While some acknowledged the film's attempt at a sci-fi horror premise, many found the execution lacking in originality, pacing, and character development. Special effects and acting were often cited as areas of weakness.
What Reviewers Say
Derivative plot that borrows heavily from other sci-fi horror films.
Weak characterizations and uninspired performances.
Underwhelming special effects and production design.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely negative, with common complaints revolving around the film's predictable story, poor acting, and unconvincing visual effects. Many viewers felt it failed to deliver on its genre promise.
Fun Fact
The film features a posthumous appearance by actor Tom Sizemore, who passed away in 2023.
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