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Skeleton Crew

2009Movie1 h 30 minNR

31
BadGoodWatch score

A terrifying, brutally violent horror movie about show business and the mind.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Story

There's No Sequel for You

Back in the early 1970s, at a mental institution near the Russian border, a crazed doctor, Dr. Anderson assumed the persona of "the Auteur," and began murdering his patients while filming the atrocities. Thirty years later, an American film crew has arrived at the hospital to shoot a horror film based on those awful events. The director, Steven, is determined to make the film as realistic as possible, a goal that doesn't seem too far-fetched when his Finnish sound men discover a hidden room in the hospital basement. There, perfectly preserved, are the original snuff films shot by "the Auteur". As Steven's obsession grows, his cast and crew begin to fear for his sanity. But this is only the beginning, because when Steven discovers actual camera used by "the Auteur", he assumes the role of the murderous doctor and the real slaughter begins.

Feels like

  • Meta-Horror
  • Found Footage Hybrid
  • Extreme Gore
  • Filmmaking Satire
  • Psychological Breakdown
  • Snuff Film Trope
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Sound Design Focus
  • Obsession Narrative

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Ilkka Niemi

Everyone

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Facts

May 1, 2009 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
May 1, 2009
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
Finland
Budget
$1 million
Available in
2 countries

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Questions about Skeleton Crew

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Skeleton Crew worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 3.6).

Will Skeleton Crew scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Skeleton Crew?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.