The Skeleton Key (2005) movie poster

The Skeleton Key (2005)

"Fearing is believing."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 42% (RT: 38%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHorrorMysteryThriller

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Runtime
1h 44m
Country
Germany, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (2,243 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
38%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Kate Hudson as Caroline Ellis
Gena Rowlands as Violet Devereaux
Peter Sarsgaard as Luke Marshall
John Hurt as Ben Devereaux
Joy Bryant as Jill
Marion Zinser as Bayou Woman
Maxine Barnett as Mama Cynthia
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 2,243 votes. Critics scored it lower at 42%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2005 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Skeleton Key is a 2005 drama, horror, mystery film directed by Iain Softley. A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past. The film has been rated by 2,243 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Skeleton Key delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Skeleton Key (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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