Skeletons 1997
“Beneath the surface, nothing is what it seems.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- David DeCoteau
- Networks
- HBO, Hit Entertainment
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video
What is Skeletons?
Skeletons is a 1997 television movie categorized as a horror, thriller, and drama. Directed by David DeCoteau, the film features a cast that includes Ron Silver, Christopher Plummer, Dee Wallace, and Kyle Howard.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 4, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- HBO, Hit Entertainment
- Budget
- $2,200,000
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.2/10 from 12 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- HBO, Hit Entertainment
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Skeletons is a 1997 television movie categorized as a horror, thriller, and drama. Directed by David DeCoteau, the film features a cast that includes Ron Silver, Christopher Plummer, Dee Wallace, and Kyle Howard. The story follows a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who experiences a heart attack, prompting him to leave New York City for the relative peace of a small town in Maine with a population of 850. While the move is intended to provide a quiet life for the journalist, his wife, and their son, the situation changes when he begins to investigate a local legal case. The journalist becomes involved in the circumstances surrounding a man who has been arrested and accused of murdering his gay lover with a shovel blade. As the investigation unfolds, the narrative explores the unsettling nature of the town, where things are not as they appear on the surface. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes and was released in the United States on April 4, 1997.
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“A gripping exploration of horror and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Skeletons worth watching?
Skeletons holds a community rating of 4.2/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Skeletons and when was it released?
Skeletons is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1997. Release status: Released.
Who directed Skeletons?
Skeletons was directed by David DeCoteau.
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