Ian Tracey, born in 1964 in Canada, has made significant contributions to cult cinema with his performances in The Keeper (1976) and In Praise Of Older Women (1978). In The Keeper, he embodies a character caught in a web of intrigue, showcasing his ability to navigate complex narratives. His role in In Praise Of Older Women further highlights his versatility, as he explores themes of desire and age dynamics. Tracey's work in these films solidifies his place in the realm of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
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.
