Review of The Keep (1983) by Chris O — 19 Oct 2010
It's a bit of a muddled mess, but there are still hints of greatness throughout, and it manages to stand as a pretty effective film overall. For all its faults, The Keep boasts a moody, oppressive atmosphere, appropriately bleak production design, creepy and effective use of sound, a stellar cast and a top-notch monster design.
On the down side, the score is a bit silly, and the lead actress has a terminal case of 80s hair, but neither is much of a deal breaker (if you're able to roll with everything else, that is). As it stands, I really liked this one, but I would kill to see the three hour director's cut, as I feel it could be something really special.
This review of The Keep (1983) was written by Chris O on 19 Oct 2010.
The Keep has generally received mixed reviews.
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