Review of The Keep (1983) by James M — 30 Aug 2008

Way out slow burning ghost story. Good cast keeps it straight.

This review of The Keep (1983) was written by James M on 30 Aug 2008.

The Keep has generally received mixed reviews.

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I have to say that I quite liked this movie. It is a fairly typical 80's horror movie but the visuals are quite enjoyable…

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By Alistair C (9) on 16 Sep 2013

Too long, and flawed in many ways - nevertheless the power and originality of Mann's visuals and ideas carry this film and give it an enduring…

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By Andrew K (2,033) on 09 Nov 2012

What a waste of a good cast, visuals, and music. The film is disjointed and features a rather weird and pointless romance subplot…

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By Alan B (249) on 08 May 2016

Vastly underrated, this a completely fascinating film in eerie mood and supernatural atmosphere. Good sound design in music and effects…

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By Alfred P (29) on 20 Aug 2017

I have watched way more movies than the average person. And I will tell anyone that this is one of the greatest films that I have ever seen…

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By Jeremy S (1,980) on 01 Feb 2013

Good concept, but the abundant use of dry ice and the overly intrusive Tangerine Dream score is clearly designed to distract you from how cheap…

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By Rosco B (61) on 25 Mar 2013

I think there's a great film in The Keep trying to get out. It's biggest problem is it's lack of coherence…

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By Benjamin S (705) on 01 Jul 2012

Phew. Moments of absolute BRILLIANCE, corrupted by horrible cuts and baffling plotting. Lots to like…

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By Robert C (1,701) on 03 Jan 2014

Had always wanted to see this when I was younger and finally took the time to see it about a year ago. It holds up well for a supernatural film…

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By Iain G (75) on 27 Jan 2013

Weird, jumbled, incoherent mess of a film…

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