The Skeleton Key (2005)
A hospice nurse uncovers the chilling secrets of a New Orleans plantation, where a dark past still lingers.
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
How intense is The Skeleton Key?
The Skeleton Key is properly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The Skeleton Key feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingatmosphericgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Skeleton Key
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Is The Skeleton Key for you?
Is The Skeleton Key scary?
Yes, properly. The Skeleton Key is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Skeleton Key gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Skeleton Key sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Skeleton Key OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Skeleton Key?
The Skeleton Key runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream The Skeleton Key?
The Skeleton Key is streaming on Prime Video and Peacock.
Does The Skeleton Key have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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