T.Y. Drake, a director and writer active in the 1970s, is best known for his work on the cult classic The Keeper (1976), where he served both as director and writer. This film, steeped in the grindhouse aesthetic, showcases his unique vision in the realm of exploitation cinema. Additionally, Drake contributed his writing talents to Terror Train (1980), further solidifying his place in the annals of cult horror. His films embody the raw energy and audacious storytelling that define the genre, making him a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.
The Keeper
The Keeper, the sinister and crippled administrator of the secluded and exclusive Underwood Asylum in 1947 British Columbia where the community’s wealthiest families have entrusted their mentally-disturbed relatives to his unique care. However, these families soon begin to die under grisly and unusual circumstances, leaving large inheritances to The Keeper’s deranged patients. Richard “Dick” Driver (Tell Schreiber), a private investigator, is hired by a mysterious client to investigate Underwood Asylum and he soon discovers the connection between The Keeper’s therapy and the millionaires’ deaths.
