Ghostkeeper

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"Who Next Becomes The Keeper Of The Beast That Lives On Human Flesh?"
  • R
  • 1981
  • 1 hr 29 min
  • 5.0  (1,229)

Ghostkeeper is a horror film released in 1981. The movie surrounds a group of three friends who are taking a trip to the mountains for a weekend getaway. They are all excited to hit the slopes and enjoy their time together in the wilderness. However, they soon find themselves stranded in a remote lodge in the middle of the wilderness. The lodge caretaker is an eerie, shaman-like character who tells them about an ancient legend surrounding the area where they are staying which involves a demonic presence known as the Wendigo.

The Wendigo is said to be a supernatural creature that lives in the woods and feasts on human flesh. It is said to be a cursed spirit that has come back from the dead to seek revenge on the living. The trio initially brushes off the old man's warnings about the Wendigo, but soon their skepticism turns to fear as they start to experience strange and unsettling events that point towards the presence of the supernatural monster.

Things start to spiral out of control when one of the friends decides to go out and look for some help, only to disappear into the cold, snowy wilderness. As the hours pass by, the remaining friends grow increasingly anxious and paranoid, as they are unsure if they are the only ones in the lodge. They try to communicate with the outside world via a radio, but to no avail. All they can do is wait and hope for help to arrive before it's too late.

As the night wears on, strange things begin to happen, and the group is forced to confront their fears and come face to face with the Wendigo. The demonic spirit begins to stalk them, forcing them to make difficult decisions in order to survive.

The cinematography of Ghostkeeper is visually stunning, with beautiful shots of the Canadian wilderness taking centre stage. The vast and desolate landscape serves as a stark contrast to the group's perilous situation, and really adds to the film's suspenseful atmosphere.

The film's pacing is slow and deliberate, with a sustained sense of dread and unease building throughout the movie. The characters are well-developed, and their interactions with one another help to establish a sense of camaraderie and friendship that makes their predicament all the more harrowing.

Ghostkeeper is a classic horror film that explores themes of isolation, fear, and the supernatural. It is a tense and unnerving experience that showcases the talents of its director, Jim Makichuk, and its talented cast. While the film may not be for everyone due to its deliberate pacing, it is a slow-burning, atmospheric horror movie that is well worth a watch for fans of the genre.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1981
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 29 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.0  (1,229)