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The Skeleton Key 2005

“Fearing is believing.”

★ 6.6/10 · 2,311 votes PG-13 DramaHorrorMysteryThriller Released
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What is The Skeleton Key?

The film "The Skeleton Key" is a mystery drama that takes place in New Orleans. The story revolves around a hospice nurse who works at a plantation home.

Type
Film
Year
2005
Status
Released
Runtime
104 minutes
Release date
Jul 29, 2005
Original language
EN
Origin
Germany, United States of America
Studios
Universal Pictures, MFPV Film, Double Feature Films
Budget
$43,000,000
Revenue
$93,983,911
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
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The film "The Skeleton Key" is a mystery drama that takes place in New Orleans. The story revolves around a hospice nurse who works at a plantation home. This setting is described as spooky, suggesting an atmosphere of foreboding and unease. The nurse becomes involved in a mystery surrounding the house's past. The plantation home is located in New Orleans, a city known for its rich history and dark traditions. The film's setting and the nurse's profession as a hospice worker provide a foundation for the mystery that unfolds. The house's dark past is a central element of the story, implying that the house has a history of supernatural or malevolent events. The film's plot is driven by the nurse's investigation into the house's mysterious past, which puts her in a precarious situation.

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Should you watch it?

“A hospice nurse working at a spooky plantation home becomes entangled in a dark mystery.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a spooky New Orleans plantation setting
  • involves a mystery with the house's dark past
Keep in mind
  • some viewers might feel the plot is predictable

Watch it if you enjoy mystery and thriller stories set in spooky plantation homes.

The film contains suspenseful and dramatic themes appropriate for its rating.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the release date of The Skeleton Key?

The film was released on 08/12/2005 in the US.

What genres is the film classified under?

It is classified under Drama, Horror, Mystery, and Thriller.

What is the runtime of the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the main setting of the movie?

The story is set at a spooky New Orleans plantation home.

What is the profession of the main character?

The main character is a hospice nurse.