Keeper is a 2025 American surrealist horror film from director Osgood “Oz” Perkins and writer Nick Lepard. It stars Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, with distribution by Neon.
The story follows a couple on an anniversary trip to a secluded cabin where an unseen presence intrudes. It is an original work, not based on a book or franchise. The film releases theatrically on November 14, 2025, via Neon.
Keeper Age Rating
Keeper is rated R by the MPA for some violent content/gore, language, and some sexual references. Expect a slow-burning cabin chiller with mounting dread and bloody imagery in select moments. Trailers tease terrified stares, blood streaks, and a menacing unseen force. Tone skews adult, with relationship tension under the scares.
Violence & Peril
Violence appears in brief, intense bursts rather than constant action. Trailers hint at bloody aftermaths and panic, not extended gore. Threat is often implied, with stalking, isolation, and psychological peril. Expect jump scares and distressing screams in a confined setting.
Language
The R rating cites language, so stronger profanity is likely. Expect expletives during arguments and fear spikes. No hate slurs are indicated in marketing. Overall usage appears intermittent but noticeable.
Mature Themes
Romantic conflict and trust issues sit at the core. Sexual references are cited but not graphic on current evidence. No drug use is signaled in marketing; alcohol is not emphasized. Themes of control, manipulation, and fear of the unknown are present.
Is Keeper Suitable for Teens?
Ages 10–12: No. The scares and blood are too intense. The themes are adult-leaning.
Ages 13–15: No. The R rating, language, and bloody images exceed this bracket.
Ages 16–17: With Guidance. Genre-savvy older teens may handle the dread and brief gore. Discuss the relationship themes afterward.
Final recommendation: Best for 17+ or mature 16-year-olds with parental guidance.
What Parents Can Do
- Prep for tone: Explain that this is a slow-burn, adult-minded horror about a relationship under pressure.
- Set expectations: Discuss how horror can use suggestion and brief gore to unsettle rather than shock nonstop.
- Debrief after: Talk about boundaries, trust, and why isolation raises fear responses.
Official Trailer
FAQs
1) What is Keeper rated and why?
Keeper is rated R for some violent content/gore, language, and some sexual references.
2) Is Keeper appropriate for teens?
Mostly no for under 16. Older teens may watch with guidance due to intensity and themes.
3) How scary or violent is it?
It relies on dread, isolation, and brief bloody imagery shown in trailers.
4) How strong is the language?
The rating notes language, so expect several strong words across tense scenes.
5) Is there sexual content or nudity?
Marketing suggests sexual references rather than explicit scenes or nudity.
6) Where can I watch Keeper?
It opens theatrically on November 14, 2025 via Neon. Streaming has not been announced.