
The Keep
They were all drawn to the keep. Tonight, they will all face the evil.
Set during World War II, a German army garrison is sent to guard a mountain pass in a village in Romania's Carpathian mountains and sets up barracks in an ancient stone fortress. Two of the soldiers unwittingly release a mysterious entity that kills or corrupts those within its influence, drawing the attention of a Gestapo commander, a Jewish scholar, and a mysterious traveller.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Keep
- Genres: Horror, Fantasy
- Release Date: 1983-12-16
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 5.7/10 (262 votes)
- Budget: $6,000,000
- Revenue: $3,661,757
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, Associated Capital, Capital Equipment Leasing, Howard W. Koch Productions, Gene Kirkwood Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 5.1971
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Scott Glenn
as Glaeken Trismegestus

Alberta Watson
as Eva Cuza

Jürgen Prochnow
as Captain Klaus Woermann

Robert Prosky
as Father Mihail Fonescu

Gabriel Byrne
as Major Kaempffer

Ian McKellen
as Dr. Theodore Cuza

William Morgan Sheppard
as Alexandru

Royston Tickner
as Tomescu

Michael Carter
as Radu Molasar

John Vine
as Lutz
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Keep?▼
The Keep is a Horror, Fantasy movie directed by . It was released on 1983-12-16.
Who are the main actors in The Keep?▼
The main cast includes Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, Gabriel Byrne, .
Where can I watch The Keep online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Keep is available.
Is The Keep based on a true story?▼
They were all drawn to the keep. Tonight, they will all face the evil.
What is the IMDb rating of The Keep?▼
The Keep has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 262 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Keep?▼
The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $3,661,757 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Keep?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures, Associated Capital, Capital Equipment Leasing, Howard W. Koch Productions, Gene Kirkwood Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Keep filmed?▼
The Keep was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Keep?▼
The total runtime of The Keep is 96 minutes.
Is The Keep suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Keep?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Keep.
Does The Keep have a post-credit scene?▼
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