The psychological thriller film “The Caretaker” was intriguing and full of promise. Luke Tedder, the film’s director, did a fantastic job with the storytelling in this film. The crucial element of this film is that it builds suspense and reveals what will happen next. Eddie, the main character, had a wonderful expression on his face when he saw the alarm in the control room. The breakfast preparationdetails, the framing, and the abstract cutting point were all excellent. The hallway and the frames for climbing thestairs are excellent. The Caretaker is a character-driven horror-thriller that takes place at Lockbridge Academy, a remote coastal school run by the wealthy Aberdeen family.
Eddie is a quiet man who has to care for his ill and cruel mother. Despite the possibility of losing his home, he accepts a job as a caretaker at Lockbridge. This is the film’s plot, but director Luke Tedder’s screenplay and production design tell a gripping story and teach us many filmmaking lessons. For example, the scene in the car where Eddie starts the car slowly and the music starts to play gradually was really captivating. There were many wonderful small details in this film, such as the wide frame, the phone cut, the gunshot, and Eddie’s acting fabulously in the theater hall. In the final scene of the movie, Eddie kills the man, and we see the opening scene of the control room again. It serves as a metaphor for the toy train that Eddie is passing. We are all passengers and not permanent, it tells us, and our lives are like a station. Last exchange of words: “Eddie, You made it…”
Technical Aspects: In this film every section was great. Every actor was fantastic, but especially Eddie, the main character, who gave a great performance. Ben Probert, who played this part, deserves special recognition. He is a powerful actor, as evidenced by his eyes and body language.
The second is cinematography, which was absolutely amazing in every frame and in the way the camera moved.
The background music, color, and editing are all excellent. Our IIFF team would especially like to thank actor Ben Probert and director Luke Tedder for sharing the amazing film.
Critique Point: 4.5/5