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Terrifying 'Keeper' Unveils Madness on November 14, 2025

10/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Osgood Perkins' Keeper releases on November 14, 2025, with NEON handling U.S. release.
Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland star as a couple on a getaway, whose plans unravel when Malcolm returns to the city, leaving Liz isolated and facing an unspeakable evil.
Guillermo del Toro and James Wan have praised the film, describing it as a "terrifying, ghostly descent into madness."
The marketing campaign remains cryptic about fear and intimacy.

History

Historical Context

Released on December 26, 1973, *The Exorcist*, directed by William Friedkin and based on William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel, grossed over $440 million worldwide. Inspired by the 1949 exorcism of Roland Doe, the film's exploration of demonic possession set a new standard for horror cinema, influencing subsequent films and shaping audience expectations for psychological horror narratives intertwined with supernatural themes.

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Story summary

Osgood Perkins' Keeper releases on November 14, 2025, with NEON handling U.S. release.
Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland star as a couple on a getaway, whose plans unravel when Malcolm returns to the city, leaving Liz isolated and facing an unspeakable evil.
Guillermo del Toro and James Wan have praised the film, describing it as a "terrifying, ghostly descent into madness."
The marketing campaign remains cryptic about fear and intimacy.

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