# The Caretaker (2026)

> A mute caretaker seeking shelter at a coastal academy is drawn into a haunting shaped by grief, hidden power, and institutional secrets.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7457696

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Horror, Thriller
- Director: Luke Tedder
- Cast: Ben Probert, Mackenzie Larsen, Scott Hume, Lauren Shotton, Livvy Dawson, Chris McQuire, Heather Cairns, Noah Carr-Kingsnorth
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32502645/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: eerie, brooding, oppressive, late night horror, rainy day viewing

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