The Caretaker

What the Landa team have managed to achieve as an independent filmmaker with limited resources is extraordinary. The end result truly is a testament to all their talent, dedication and hard work.

The development of the characters backstory, particularly in the case of Eddie, really engages and brings you on that journey with them. Exploring the trauma of the past and how that shaped the present.

This coupled with an excellently constructed storyline and top quality cinematography really built up to a gripping yet tense thrill ride.

Shoutout to everyone involved for the immense effort to bring this vision into a reality!

I enjoyed watching "The Caretaker" (I was treated to a preview as my son was an extra in the film). It's a combination of thriller, detective story and ghost story, well-acted and well-shot. The action begins slowly and does a slow crescendo to the climax, holding the viewer's attention throughout.

The special effects, visual and aural, are done well.

My only criticism is that the rasping sound heard during the ghost's appearances made me think inevitably of Harry Potter speaking Parseltongue which wasn't the intended impression, and I expect that will be so for many viewers! Perhaps an alternative sound (for examples muffled sobbing, heartbeats, running footsteps, a low rumble, a snatch of Ligety music or a combination of these) would work better without triggering distracting associations.

I look forward to further films from this company.

The Caretaker is a breath of fresh air for British filmmaking, combining a talented bunch of actors and a well thought out script.

Fantastic performances all round with special mention of Scott Hume as the troubled Charles Aberdeen, Ben Probert as our 'mute hero', complemented by the remaining cast assemble, including a very stern butler played by Dave Morris.

Special mention must go out to the sound, reproduced wonderfully in surround, heightening the suspense, as well as very impressive cinematography.

Wonderfully shot, with more than enough jump scares (and the odd bit of laugh out loud comedy) to keep you on your toes.

Sometimes a thriller doesn't need to grab you by the throat from the start; it simply invites you in, lets you sit in its world, and then delivers a knockout punch that leaves you breathless. This film does exactly that, proving that a slow start can build into something extraordinary when handled with care and precision which this production executed brilliantly.

Each scene serves as a piece of the puzzle, carefully constructed to develop a connection between the audience and the characters. The writing is sharp and intuitive, allowing the cast to fully embody their roles. The cast deserves immense credit.

The cinematography complements the story beautifully using subtle visual cues to build tension. Every detail, from the set design to the sound editing has been meticulously crafted to serve the story.

A huge round of applause to the director and the entire crew for delivering a film that is not just thrilling but unforgettable!!

Thoroughly enjoyed this film. Great cast, fascinating characters, gripping plot line. Had my attention from start to finish 👏 We went to the cinema to see it on the big screen. It's a slow burn up to a big finish, you won't be disappointed. It flips from normal life, to twisted reality and nightmares. Have to give a big shout out to the cast, you can tell they're a strong unit and there isn't a weak link.

And without giving anything away, the ending is insane! It builds and builds to the big dramatic finally you're craving.

Congrats to the crew too, beautifully shot and brilliantly edited. Bravo.