The Skeleton Key
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- Directed by
- Iain Softley
- Written by
- Ehren Kruger
- Produced by
- Clayton Townsend, Daniel Bobker, Stacey Sher, Michael Shamberg, Iain Softley, Lorenzo P. Lampthwait, Gary Nolin, Bruce Lomet
Why it’s HorroRated
The Skeleton Key has a strong sense of place and a slow-burning atmosphere that works better than its reputation suggests. Kate Hudson commits to the role and the Louisiana bayou setting is atmospheric. The twist reframes everything that came before it in interesting ways. A better film than it gets credit for.
Synopsis
Caroline Ellis comes to the Devereaux house to care for a stroke patient and finds the family's resistance to her involvement goes well beyond ordinary privacy. The Louisiana setting and the hoodoo elements give the film a specific atmosphere and Kate Hudson's performance carries the slow build to a conclusion that reframes everything before it.
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Where to watch The Skeleton Key
- Free
- Tubi
- Rent or buy
- Prime Video · Apple TV · YouTube · Google Play · Fandango at Home
Streaming in the US changes often. Listings from JustWatch via TMDB, checked November 10, 2026.See every option
Quick facts
- Release date
- July 29, 2005
- Runtime
- 1 hour 44 mins
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Language
- English
- Content rating
- PG-13
- Entry type
- Movie
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