The Bell Keeper

The Bell Keeper
Release poster
Directed byColton Tran
Written byJoe Davison
Produced by
  • Artisha Mann-Cooper
  • Jonathan Copper
  • Nick Theurer
  • Chad Oliver
  • Phillip B. Goldfine
  • Kevin Weisberg
  • Lou Paik
  • Kurt Van Fossen
Starring
CinematographyZach Salsman
Edited byColton Tran
Music by
  • Alexander Taylor
  • Steve Yeaman (additional)
Production
companies
  • Bungalow Media
  • Artman Cooper Production
  • Tino Films Entertainment
Distributed byScreen Media
Release date
  • October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13)
Running time
92 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Bell Keeper is a 2023 American action horror film directed and edited by Colton Tran, and written by Joe Davison.

It was released in the United States by Screen Media Films on October 13, 2023.

Plot

A team of documentary filmmakers and friends go on a camping trip to try and debunk the myth about a killer who is summoned after the ringing of a bell.[2]

Cast

  • Nick Theurer as Gary
  • Bailey Castle as Nadine
  • Randy Couture as Hank
  • Kathleen Kenny as Brittany
  • Reid Miller as Liam
  • Mike Manning as Matthew
  • Cathy Marks as Holly
  • Capri-Antoine Vaillancourt as Gabriel
  • Alexis B. Santiago as Megan
  • Michael Cervantes as gas guy
  • Chaz Bono as Ranger Carlson
  • Bonnie Aarons as Jodie
  • Daniel Dasent as Jackson human / Demon
  • Kali Marsh as Elsey

Production

In March 2022, Chaz Bono and Bonnie Aarons signed on to star in The Bell Keeper, alongside Randy Couture, Reid Miller, Mike Manning, Kathleen Kenny and Cathy Marks.[3] Directed by Colton Tran and written by Joe Davison, the film was executive produced by Jeffrey Reddick.[2] Principal photography took place in Santa Clarita, California in February 2022.[4]

Release

The Bell Keeper was released on digital platforms by Screen Media on October 13, 2023.[2] It was released on DVD on December 5, 2023.[5]

Reception

Daniel Rester of Film Threat gave it a 6/10 rating saying, "just when I was beginning to wonder if The Bell Keeper had anything new to add, the script by Joe Davison and Luke Genton throws the audience a curveball during the midpoint ... offers an enjoyable horror ride for undemanding genre fans."[6]

References

  1. ^ "The Bell Keeper (15)". BBFC. February 28, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Collis, Clark (October 12, 2023). "Randy Couture is on a rampage in clip from horror movie The Bell Keeper". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (March 11, 2022). "Chaz Bono, Bonnie Aarons Join The Bell Keeper; Acquisitions By Atlas Distribution Company & Freestyle Digital Media; FutureDude's Gunpowder & Sky Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "Filming in Santa Clarita Includes 13 Productions". SCVTV. February 7, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Latchem, John (December 5, 2023). "Dec. 5 New Releases Include 'Indiana Jones,' 'Star Trek' on Blu-ray, 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' 'Pet Sematary' Digitally". Media Play News. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  6. ^ Rester, Daniel (October 16, 2023). "The Bell Keeper". Film Threat. Retrieved October 28, 2023.