The Skeleton Key (2005)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.6/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, scare me
The Skeleton Key is a drama, horror and mystery movie from 2005. It is directed by Iain Softley. The cast includes John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard and Joy Bryant. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.6 out of 10.
Synopsis
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
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Cast & crew
- Iain SoftleyDirector
- John Hurtas Ben Devereaux
- Peter Sarsgaardas Luke Marshall
- Joy Bryantas Jill
- Kate Hudsonas Caroline Ellis
- Gena Rowlandsas Violet Devereaux
- Deneen Tyleras Desk Nurse
- Forrest Landisas Martin Thorpe
- Marion Zinseras Bayou Woman
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Questions about The Skeleton Key
- What genre is The Skeleton Key?
- The Skeleton Key is categorised as Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Skeleton Key?
- John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy Bryant, Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Skeleton Key?
- Iain Softley directed The Skeleton Key.
- How long is The Skeleton Key?
- The Skeleton Key runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is The Skeleton Key worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.6/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Skeleton Key?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
