The Keeper
The Keeper of Underwood Asylum has the mental patients of the wealthiest families in British Columbia. The rest of the family members have been dying under mysterious circumstances, so Biggs hires private investigator Richard Driver, who puts his assistant, Maybelline, in the asylum pretending she is his cousin and that they came from a family where the parents were all first cousins to each other and they decided to keep their love platonic for genetic reasons. Then he tries to get Inspector Clarke to check him in as a narcoleptic who didn't wake up with his body. They all know what the keeper has been doing, but it is a matter of proving it, and avoiding the hypnotized Biggs twins and Danny, who he is able to keep catatonic with his machine. Inspector Clarke gives driver a lot of trouble, and the kid giving shoe shines looks down on everybody, knowing more.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious old man living in a remote lighthouse receives a young woman seeking refuge from a storm. As the night progresses, the man reveals his sinister intentions, which involve keeping the woman captive as a replacement for his deceased wife. The woman must find a way to escape before she becomes his next victim.
Critical Reception
The Keeper is a lesser-known British horror film that received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While Christopher Lee's presence offered some star power, the film was often criticized for its slow pacing, predictable plot, and graphic violence, which was considered gratuitous by some critics.
What Reviewers Say
- Christopher Lee delivers a chilling performance as the menacing lighthouse keeper.
- The film is often cited for its atmospheric setting but is let down by its predictable narrative.
- Pacing issues and a reliance on shock value are common criticisms.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Keeper' is largely unavailable in terms of specific Google user reviews. However, general discussions online suggest it's considered a forgettable entry in the genre, appreciated by some for its vintage horror feel and Lee's performance, but often dismissed for its narrative shortcomings.
Fun Fact
Despite its grim subject matter, the film was shot on location at the Nash Point Lighthouse in South Wales, which is still operational today.
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