2026 • Movie • Horror • Directed by Luke Tedder
The Caretaker
Synopsis
Eddie is mute; he takes a caretaker job at the coastal Lockbridge Academy to avoid homelessness. There, he forms a bond with the cleaner, Marie, while uncovering dark secrets that threaten the Aberdeen family's control of the school.
Details
GenresHorror, Thriller
Release Date2026-01-26
Runtime113 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesGB
Production CompanyLanda Pictures Ltd
IMDb
5.1(740 votes)
Keywords
Psychological Thrillers, Suspense, Gritty, Shocking, High School, Disabilities, Mental Health, Rivalry, Revenge, Redemption, Grief, Betrayal, College, Intense, Disturbing, Bleak, Awkward, Teenagers, Theatre Play, Survival, Satire, Parody
Ratings
US-TV: TV-MA, BBFC: 15
Advisory
Violence, Language, Flashing Lights
Awards
- iDEAL International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Director
- iDEAL International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Feature Film
- Thurrock International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Sound
- Thurrock International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Leading Performance
- Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Supporting Actress
- Silicon Beach Film Festival, 2025 - Best Horror/Thriller Feature Film
- Mokkho International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Director
- Mokkho International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Actress
- Mokkho International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Actor
- Luleå International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Actress in a Feature
- Luleå International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Actor in Feature Film
- Luleå International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Director of a Feature
- Luleå International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Feature Film
- Los Angeles Film Awards, 2025 - Best Actress
- Los Angeles Film Awards, 2025 - Best Actor
- Indian Independent Film Festival [IIFF], 2025 - Best Horror
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Trailer
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Thriller
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Sound Design
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Soundtrack
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Cinematography
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Most Original Concept
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Director
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Actress
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Actor
- Global INDIE Filmmaker Awards, 2025 - Best Feature Film
- Fortean Film Festival, 2025 - Best of Show
- Fortean Film Festival, 2025 - Best Performance
- Folkestone Independent Film Awards, 2025 - Best Feature Film
- Florence Film Awards, 2025 - Best Indie Feature Film
- Ekurhuleni International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Actor
- Eastern Europe Film Festival, 2025 - Best Actor
- Eastern Europe Film Festival, 2025 - Best Actress
- Eastern Europe Film Festival, 2025 - Best Director
- Crown Point International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Narrative Feature
- Crown Point International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Horror
- Crown Point International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Supporting Actress
- Chatham-Kent International Film Festiva, 2025 - Best Actor
- Beyond Border International Film Festival, 2025 - Best Horror Film
- Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, 2025 - Best Directing
- Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, 2025 - Best Feature Film
- Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, 2025 - Best Acting
- Crown Point International Film Festival, 2026 - Best Horror Feature Film
- Crown Point International Film Festival, 2026 - Best Director Feature Film
- Crown Point International Film Festival, 2026 - Best Actor Feature Film
- Crown Point International Film Festival, 2026 - Best Picture Feature Film
- Chambal International Film Festival, 2026 - Feature Special Mention
Cast
Ben Probertas Eddie Hartwood
Mackenzie Larsenas Marie
Scott Humeas Charles Aberdeen 3rd
P G Pearsonas Charles Aberdeen 2nd
Lauren Shottonas Lisa Aberdeen
Livvy Dawsonas Holly Mansford
Elizabeth Mayas Mother
Dave Morrisas Butler
Crew
Luke Tedderdirector, producer, writer
Andy Lutherproducer
Ajay Nehraproducer
Ben Probertproducer
Ollie Ranncomposer
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