Caveat

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Caveat

2020

1h 28m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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48 Reviews

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100+ Ratings

When a lone drifter with partial memory loss, Isaac, accepts a job to look after his landlord's niece, Olga, for a few days it all seems like easy money, but there is a caveat: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Once Olga's uncle, Barrett, leaves the two of them alone, a game of cat and mouse ensues as Olga displays continuingly worse psychological issues. With Isaac trapped and at the mercy of Olga, he begins to discover secrets in the house that coincide with the terrifying resurgence of his own memory.

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Critics Consensus

An effective spine-tingler despite clear budget constraints, Caveat suggests a deliciously dark filmmaking future for writer-director Damian Mc Carthy.

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

06/16/2021

B-

"Caveat" exists in a liminal space between genres, which is fitting for a film about the skeletons that might hide inside the walls of an old house.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

06/05/2021

B

Things get a bit wonky along the final stretch, and the Irishman can't quite stick the landing. But there's plenty here to admire and it will be exciting to see where he goes next.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

06/05/2021

"Caveat" is like a gothic horror tone poem, with pungent notes of decay.

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Max Allen

Horror Movie Talk

Dec 4

6/10

I think my biggest problem with this movie is just the look of it. Most shudder-exclusive movies that I’ve seen tend to lean very heavily into the spooky house syndrome, and this movie is no exception.

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Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana

The Geek Show (UK)

07/09/2024

Caveat is an atmospheric set piece that is guaranteed to make the hairs on your arm stand up, exploring the cruelty of human nature and the frailty of the human psyche.

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Jessica Scott

We Who Walk Here

08/17/2022

With ever-growing dread, Caveat suggests terrors beyond the nebulous borders of its frightening narrative, causing viewers to ask themselves how far the walls of a haunted house truly extend.

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Dave N

Jan 4

Tense, creepy, genuinely scary, with minimal gore and jump-scares. It felt similar to Oddity, although I think I liked Oddity better overall.

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Fox W

@foxygrandpa910 Dec 22

Very eerie feel throughout the movie. With the movie being low budget horror, I found it to be enjoyable.

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Dan S

@DanSam Dec 15

One of the most terrifying things I have seen in a long time. Atmospheric horror at its finest.

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Logan D

Dec 11

An amnesiac drifter, Isaac (Johnny French) is hired to watch over a woman who suffers from bouts of catatonia. The caveat? He has to be restricted in his movement throughout the house by a long chain. A weird toy rabbit and a crossbow get involved in the affair. A great example of minimalistic and quiet nightmarish storytelling. The bonus is it's from Ireland! The film focuses more on being emotionally uncomfortable than being plot-driven. It's a low budget film but excels at a claustrophobic ambience. Atmosphere first. Right in my wheelhouse. There is a stark difference between day and night scenes. Daylight seems unrealistic and we only believe what we see and don't see in the dark.

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rosie b

@Rbrkr Dec 5

This is an absolute underrated horror gem. Low budget horror at its best. From the simple but immaculately executed concept, to the brilliant naturalistic performances, this film stands as one of my top hidden horror treasures. It delivers a low level sense of dread and suspense throughout that never lets your attention wander - if you’re a fan of a slow burn horror that will keep you guessing, this film is for you.

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Ian H

@Howellsey Nov 30

Slow burner which frequently sent shivers down my spine. Creepy AF

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Barret

Conor Dwane

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Synopsis

When a lone drifter with partial memory loss, Isaac, accepts a job to look after his landlord's niece, Olga, for a few days it all seems like easy money, but there is a caveat: he must wear a leather harness and chain that restricts his movements to certain rooms. Once Olga's uncle, Barrett, leaves the two of them alone, a game of cat and mouse ensues as Olga displays continuingly worse psychological issues. With Isaac trapped and at the mercy of Olga, he begins to discover secrets in the house that coincide with the terrifying resurgence of his own memory.

Director: Damian McCarthy
Producer: Justin Hyne
Screenwriter: Damian McCarthy
Production Co: HyneSight Films
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 3, 2021
Runtime: 1h 28m

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