The Keeper
"Christopher Lee, master of the macabre, takes you and his patients to the brink of insanity."
Originally released in 1976. The Keeper is a mystery/horror film. directed by T.Y. Drake. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christopher Lee, Tell Schreiber, and Sally Drake
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1976
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
4.2/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lionsgate Productions
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Keeper about?
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 ...
Who directed The Keeper?
The Keeper was directed by T.Y. Drake.
How long is The Keeper?
The Keeper has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Keeper released?
The Keeper was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Keeper?
The main cast of The Keeper includes Christopher Lee, Tell Schreiber, Sally Drake, Ross Vezarian, Ian Tracey.