delivering a slow-burn nightmare that lingers long after the credits roll. Available on Shudder, Amazon Prime, and Tubi, Caveat is a must-watch for fans of horror films and psychological thrillers seeking a cerebral, unsettling experience. In this movie review, we explore why this 2020 horror classic stands out in 2025, despite its divisive pacing.
Plot Overview: A Claustrophobic Descent into Doubt
The Premise of Caveat
Caveat follows Isaac (Jonathan French), a drifter with partial amnesia, who accepts a peculiar job from his landlord Moe Barrett (Ben Caplan): to babysit Moe’s psychologically unstable niece, Olga (Leila Sykes), in her isolated home on a remote Irish island. The catch? Isaac must wear a leather harness chained to the floor, restricting his movements within the decrepit house. As strange occurrences mount—a creepy toy rabbit that moves on its own, eerie noises, and Olga’s erratic behavior—Isaac uncovers a sinister family history tied to madness, murder, and manipulation. With his fractured memories resurfacing, Isaac must navigate supernatural forces and his own unreliable mind to survive.
Why the Story Grips
At 88 minutes, Caveat is a masterclass in minimalist horror, using its single-location setting to amplify dread. The film’s ambiguous narrative, blending psychological horror with supernatural elements, keeps viewers guessing about what’s real. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes, where it holds a 100% Tomatometer score from top critics, praise its “masterful tension” and “inventive scares,” though some X posts call its slow pacing and unresolved ending “frustrating.” The creepy toy rabbit, a standout element, has become a fan-favorite for its eerie omniscience, with users on X dubbing it “the creepiest bunny since Donnie Darko.”
