Keeper (2025 film)

Last updated

Keeper
Keeper 2025 film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Osgood Perkins
Written byNick Lepard
Produced by
  • Chris Ferguson
  • Jesse Savath
Starring
CinematographyJeremy Cox
Edited by
  • Graham Fortin
  • Greg Ng
Music by Edo Van Breemen
Production
company
Oddfellows
Distributed by Neon
Release dates
  • November 13, 2025 (2025-11-13)(Australia)
  • November 14, 2025 (2025-11-14)(United States)
Running time
99 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Keeper is a 2025 American surrealist horror film written by Nick Lepard and directed by Osgood Perkins. The film stars Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland.

Contents

Keeper was released in Australia on November 13, 2025, and in the United States by Neon on November 14.

Premise

Liz and Malcolm head to a secluded cabin for their anniversary weekend. Liz, alone after Malcolm suddenly returns to the city, is approached by an evil entity that unveils the cabin's secrets. [2]

Cast

Production

In May 2024, Keeper was announced as a film for sale at the Cannes Film Market, with Osgood Perkins directing from a screenplay written by Nick Lepard. Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland were attached to star in the film, and Chris Ferguson and Jesse Savath were producing for Oddfellows. [3] Keeper marks the third collaboration between Neon and Perkins after Longlegs and The Monkey . The film had wrapped production by July 2024, [4] with principal photography taking place in Vancouver. [5] Jeremy Cox serves as the cinematographer, [6] while Edo Van Breemen composed the score. [7]

The film was shot in its entirety while work on The Monkey was held up due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. Several of The Monkey's cast and crew in Canada were trying to find ways to keep working, so Perkins and Ferguson found a Canadian writer who was not part of the Writers Guild of America to write the script. They also hired Canadian actors who could waive their SAG-AFTRA status in order to film. [5]

Release

At the 2024 Cannes Film Market, distribution rights were sold to Neon in United States and Elevation Pictures in Canada. Neon also purchased the worldwide rights as it expanded into international distribution sales. [8] The film was released theatrically on November 14, 2025. [9] [10] The film was released a day prior in Australia. [11] It was originally scheduled to be released on October 3, 2025. [12]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 64% of 22 critics' reviews are positive. [13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 59 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. [14]

References

  1. "Keeper (2025)". Irish Film Classification Office . October 2, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  2. Grobar, Matt (July 21, 2025). "'Keeper' Trailer: First Look At New Neon Horror Pic From 'Longlegs & 'The Monkey' Helmer Osgood Perkins". Deadline. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2024). "Tatiana Maslany & Rossif Sutherland To Star In Keeper, The Next Film From Longlegs Director Osgood Perkins; Neon Buys World & Will Launch Int'l Sales At Cannes". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  4. Willmore, Alison (July 12, 2024). "Osgood Perkins Gets Into the Family Business". Vulture . Archived from the original on August 9, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Davids, Brian (February 20, 2025). "The Monkey Filmmaker Osgood Perkins Says the Studios "Don't Want to See" Horror-Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter . Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025.
  6. "Jeremy Cox Resume" (PDF). Worldwide Production Agency. April 30, 2025. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  7. "Edo Van Breemen Scoring Osgood Perkins' 'Keeper'". Film Music Reporter. August 19, 2025. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
  8. Lodderhose, Diana (May 14, 2024). "Neon Lifts The Lid On International Sales Ambitions & The Chances Of Making It Five Palmes d'Or In A Row – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  9. "Theatrical Release Changes for the Week Ending June 8, 2025". The Numbers . Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  10. DiVincenzo, Alex (July 21, 2025). "'Keeper' Teaser – Osgood Perkins' Dark Trip Opens in November". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  11. "Osgood Perkins' Keeper to Hit Cinemas November 13". The Movie Boards. October 27, 2025. Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  12. Eriksen, Kaare (January 8, 2025). "3 Theatrical Film Slates to Watch in the Year Ahead". Variety . Archived from the original on January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  13. "Keeper". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved November 13, 2025.
  14. "Keeper Reviews". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved November 13, 2025.