The Bell Keeper

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.

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. Directed by Colton Tran and written by Joe Davison, the film was executive produced by Jeffrey Reddick. Principal photography took place in Santa Clarita, California in February 2022.

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

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."