The Custodian
The Custodian

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The Custodian

1976
Movie
124 min
Persian

Davoud Najafi lives with his father Rahman who is the custodian of a small company and his disabled brother Ne'mat. His sister Aghdas is pregnant and her husband is away in Kuwait, so they have to bear her expenses too. Davoud loves film making and is in love with Nahid. He brings a camera and tries to steal the company while filming himself. They fired his father Rahman and he too throws Davoud out of the house.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: David HemmingsGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

A drifter takes a job as a caretaker in a remote, abandoned girls' boarding school. He soon discovers that the institution is plagued by supernatural forces and the lingering spirits of its former students. As the malevolent presence intensifies, the custodian finds himself trapped, facing psychological terror and a descent into madness.

Critical Reception

The film received a generally negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its horror elements uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, often citing pacing issues and a lack of genuine scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric setting, but criticized for a predictable plot.

  • Commenters noted the film's attempts at psychological horror were often overshadowed by its supernatural elements.

  • Some found the ending unsatisfying and abrupt.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Custodian' are scarce, but available feedback indicates a mixed reception. Viewers often point to the film's unique premise but express disappointment with its execution, particularly in the pacing and the underdeveloped scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at the historic Stanley Grammar School in Perth, Western Australia, which had been closed for several years prior to filming.

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