“I wanna leave now… I wanna go back to before.” That line opens the second official trailer for Keeper, and it’s the kind of plea that makes your stomach knot. Neon has unveiled a new look at Osgood Perkins’ latest horror film, and it’s a reminder of why cabins in the woods remain one of the genre’s most enduring nightmares.
A Cabin That Won’t Let You Leave
The setup is deceptively simple. Liz (Tatiana Maslany) and Malcolm (Rossif Sutherland) retreat to a secluded cabin for a romantic anniversary weekend. But when Malcolm abruptly returns to the city, Liz is left alone — or maybe not alone at all. The trailer hints at an evil presence, and at secrets buried in the cabin’s walls. Are the other women glimpsed in flashes victims? Or are they something worse?
Perkins’ Dark Streak Continues
Osgood Perkins has carved out a reputation for slow‑burn dread (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs). Keeper marks his third feature in two years, and it looks like another descent into psychological horror. The imagery is stark: shadows that move when they shouldn’t, whispers that sound like confessions, and a tagline that chills — “If only you were dead.”
Tatiana Maslany, fresh off The Monkey, anchors the film with a performance that seems equal parts vulnerable and feral. Rossif Sutherland plays the partner whose absence may be more sinister than it appears. Supporting roles include Tess Degenstein, Claire Friesen, and Christin Park.
Release Timing
Neon will release Keeper in select U.S. theaters on November 14, 2025, just after the October horror rush. It’s a smart slot: late‑fall counterprogramming for audiences still hungry for scares.
What We Learned from the Keeper Trailer and Poster
- Tatiana Maslany in survival mode: Her isolation drives the film’s tension.
- Cabin as character: The setting feels alive, oppressive, and malevolent.
- Perkins’ signature dread: Long silences, sudden ruptures, and imagery that lingers.
- Poster tagline: “If only you were dead” sets a cruel, intimate tone.
- Neon’s positioning: A November 14 release keeps horror season alive past Halloween.
FAQ
Is Keeper just another cabin‑in‑the‑woods horror?
Not exactly. Perkins leans less on jump scares and more on psychological unease — the cabin isn’t just haunted, it’s complicit.
Why is Tatiana Maslany a good fit here?
Because she thrives in roles that demand transformation. From Orphan Black to She‑Hulk, she’s proven she can shift gears fast. That elasticity makes her perfect for a character unraveling in real time.
How does Keeper connect to Perkins’ other films?
It continues his fascination with isolation and female protagonists confronting unseen forces. Like The Blackcoat’s Daughter, it’s less about monsters and more about the horror of being left alone with the truth.
