Perkins

[pur-kinz]

noun

1. Frances, 1882–1965, U.S. sociologist: Secretary of Labor 1933–45.

2. Maxwell (Evarts), 1884–1947, U.S. editor.

Example Sentences

Osgood Perkins’ latest horror film isn’t just rife with clichés — it warmly welcomes them in like old friends, inviting the audience to savor tropes we’ve seen plenty of times before.

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But when they’re recycled with the enthusiasm and skill that Perkins brings to “Keeper,” they can still feel fresh.

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Perkins’ third release in the last 16 months shares similarities with both his 2024 standout “Longlegs” and his disappointing adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Monkey” that extend beyond their shared genre.

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And yet, this intimate chamber piece is its own confident flex, further proof that Perkins is a superb conjurer of old-fashioned dread, even if there’s little that’s memorable underneath.

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“Keeper” takes place largely inside Malcolm’s Architectural Digest-worthy cabin, with Perkins often filming Maslany from a distance, the gorgeous house surrounding her like a cage.

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