The Skeleton Key (2005) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery
The Skeleton Key (2005) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Aug 12, 2005 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 44m
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our The Skeleton Key Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 5.33/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.7/10
The Skeleton Key Plot Synopsis:
A young hospice worker helping care for an invalid who lives in a remote mansion in the Louisiana bayous finds herself caught in the middle of morbid happenings centered around a group of Hoodoo practitioners.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
Tagline: It can open any door.
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The Skeleton Key Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 104 minutes / Directors: Iain Softley
Stars: Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy Bryant … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 12, 2005Box Office: $47,907,715
Nominations: 5
What is The Skeleton Key Streaming On?
The Skeleton Key is Streaming on PeacockLanguage: English, French
Country: Germany, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Skeleton Key Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 12, 2005
Writers: Ehren Kruger
Producers: Daniel Bobker, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher, Iain Softley, Clayton Townsend
Editors: Joe Hutshing
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The Skeleton Key (2005) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Skeleton Key Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kate Hudson | ... | Caroline Ellis |
| Gena Rowlands | ... | Violet Devereaux |
| John Hurt | ... | Ben Devereaux |
| Peter Sarsgaard | ... | Luke Marshall |
| Joy Bryant | ... | Jill |
| Maxine Barnett | ... | Mama Cynthia |
| Fahnlohnee R. Harris | ... | Hallie (as Fahnlohnee Harris) |
| Marion Zinser | ... | Bayou Woman |
| Deneen Tyler | ... | Desk Nurse |
| Ann Dalrymple | ... | C.N.A. |
| Trula M. Marcus | ... | Nurse Trula (as Trula Marcus) |
| Tonya Staten | ... | Nurse Audrey |
| Thomas Uskali | ... | Robertson Thorpe (as Tom Uskali) |
| Jen Apgar | ... | Madeleine Thorpe |
| Forrest Landis | ... | Martin Thorpe |
| Jamie Lee Redmon | ... | Grace Thorpe |
| Ronald McCall | ... | Papa Justify |
| Jeryl Prescott | ... | Mama Cecile (as Jeryl Prescott Sales) |
| Isaach De Bankolé | ... | Creole Gas Station Owner (as Isaach De Bankole) |
| Christa Thorne | ... | Creole Mother |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kate Hudson (b. April 19, 1979) – Caroline Ellis
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6¼" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Kate - Gena Rowlands (b. June 19, 1930) – Violet Devereaux
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Gena Rowland - John Hurt, as Ben Devereaux, passed away at age 77 in East Runton, Cromer, Norfolk, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: John Hurt CBE | Sir John Hurt CBE | Sir John Hurt - Peter Sarsgaard (b. March 7, 1971) – Luke Marshall
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Peter Scarsgaard - Joy Bryant (b. October 18, 1974) – Jill
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Maxine Barnett – Mama Cynthia
- Fahnlohnee R. Harris – Hallie (as Fahnlohnee Harris)
Also known as: Fahnlohnee Harris - Marion Zinser, as Bayou Woman, passed away at age 92 in USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Marian Zinser - Deneen Tyler (b. September 21, 1964) – Desk Nurse
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Deneen D. Tyler | Dennen D. Tyler - Ann Dalrymple – C.N.A.
- Trula M. Marcus – Nurse Trula (as Trula Marcus)
Also known as: Trula Marcus - Tonya Staten – Nurse Audrey
- Thomas Uskali – Robertson Thorpe (as Tom Uskali)
- Jen Apgar – Madeleine Thorpe
- Forrest Landis – Martin Thorpe
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