Review of The Caretaker (2016) by James C — 03 Nov 2016

The Caretaker is an engrossing and chilling cat-and-mouse horror film that features suspenseful direction and terrifying performances. Sondra Blake steals the show as the seemingly harmless but dangerously disturbed grandmother Birdie.

After Birdie scares off every possible caretaker, loving granddaughter Mallorie and her boyfriend August step in to look after the dementia-addled old-timer. But when Mallorie begins to uncover dark secrets about her family's past, she discovers that her grandmother is not who she appears to be, and that she and her beau may have just signed their own death certificates.

Boasting an unsettling musical score and a building atmosphere of dread, The Caretaker delivers fresh scares that will leave your palms sweaty and your popcorn bucket empty!