The Caretaker

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The Caretaker
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Official release poster
Directed byLuke Tedder
Written byLuke Tedder
Produced byAndy Luther
Starring
  • Ben Probert
  • Mackenzie Larsen
  • Scott Hume
  • P G Pearson
  • Lauren Shotton
  • Chris McQuire
  • Livvy Dawson
CinematographyLuke Tedder
Edited byLuke Tedder
Music byOllie Rann
Production
company
Landa Pictures
Distributed byAjamax Productions
Release date
  • 2025 (2025)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The Caretaker is a British independent psychological horror thriller produced by Landa Pictures. The film is written and directed by Luke Tedder and stars Ben Probert in the lead role of Eddie Hartwood. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Synopsis

The film is set at Lockbridge Academy, an isolated school on the coast, run by a powerful aristocratic Aberdeen family, who are hiding a dark secret. Eddie, a mute who is burdened with caring for his cruel, ailing mother and who is on the cusp of losing their home, takes a caretaker position at the school. There, he meets Marie, sparking and instant connection that will alter the trajectory of his life, while unravelling a sinister mystery lurking within the school that could shatter the Aberdeen family legacy forever.

Cast

Liz Rogers, Dave Morris, Emma Graveling, Noah Carr-Kingsnorth, Hector Baldwin, Heather Cairnes and Alice Corrigan also feature in supporting roles.

Production

The film was shot by Landa Pictures with Luke Tedder both directing and writing.

Release

The film debuted in 2025 at several international festivals, including the Fortean Film Festival, where it received critical acclaim for Probert's nuanced nonverbal performance and cinematic storytelling. [5] [6] [7] It went on to win over twenty international film awards on the festival circuit. [8] [9] [10]

Scheduled at FrightFest 2025 on August 23, 2025, at the Odeon Luxe in the West End of London as part of the United Kingdom genre festival's main showcase. [1] [11] [12]

Rights for the United Kingdom and Ireland theatrical and VOD distribution have been secured by Ajamax Productions.

Reception

Vocal Media commented that the film has "big‑budget vibes" and an "impeccable" lead performance. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 https://frightfest.co.uk/2025London/FIRST-BLOOD---THE-CARETAKER.html [ bare URL ]
  2. https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/the-caretaker-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmxmdgy [ bare URL ]
  3. https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/news/25314104.odeon-showcase-film-produced-ascot-born-fimlmaker/ [ bare URL ]
  4. https://www.landapictures.co.uk/the-caretaker [ bare URL ]
  5. 1 2 "REVIEW - the Caretaker (Directed by Luke Tedder)".
  6. "The Caretaker, United Kingdom (Critique Review) by Luke Tedder".
  7. "Film Review: "The Caretaker" A narrative that explores human fragility and many more". 10 July 2025.
  8. "The Caretaker". 27 April 2025.
  9. "LAFA Winners - May 2025". 2 June 2025.
  10. "APRIL 2025 | Crown Point Int. Film Fest".
  11. "FrightFest 2025 Lineup". 10 July 2025.
  12. "FrightFest 2025 reveals opening film 'The Home', closing movie 'Influencers' and more in full line-up reveal". 10 July 2025.