Director: Howard J. Ford
Cast: John Rhys-Davies, Sarah Alexandra Marks, Louis James
Bone Keeper is a 2026 British-American horror film directed by Howard J. Ford, following a group of young friends who descend into a remote cave network only to discover they are not alone — something ancient and predatory has been waiting for them in the dark.
What is Bone Keeper about?
When six friends decide to explore a vast, isolated cave system connected to a series of unsolved disappearances, they expect the thrill of adventure and the satisfaction of answers. What begins as amateur investigation turns into a desperate fight for survival. As the group pushes deeper underground, they realize the caves are the territory of something that has hunted here for generations — a creature that leaves only bones behind. Cut off from the surface and from each other, each member of the group must confront their own fear while trying to stay alive long enough to find a way out.
Cast & crew
Director Howard J. Ford is known for his work in the horror genre, having helmed creature features and survival thrillers over more than two decades. The film stars John Rhys-Davies, the acclaimed Welsh-born actor with a career spanning iconic genre films and prestige television. Sarah Alexandra Marks and Louis James take on the lead roles as members of the cave-exploring group, grounding the supernatural terror with grounded, physical performances.
Context & significance
Creature-horror set in subterranean environments occupies a beloved corner of the genre for diaspora audiences who grew up on international horror — from cave survival classics to monster mythology. Bone Keeper draws on the enduring appeal of ancient predator stories, where civilization vanishes the moment you step underground. For Persian-speaking viewers, the film is fully accessible with both a Persian dub and Persian subtitles available on K-Time, making it easy to watch together with family members at different comfort levels with English. The 90-minute runtime keeps the tension tight and the pacing relentless, fitting well into an evening horror session.
Where & how to watch
Bone Keeper is available on K-Time with a Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.