IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users65%
Director: Rob Cohen•Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
A promising law student accepts an invitation to join a secret society at an elite university, only to discover a dangerous conspiracy. As he delves deeper into the organization's rituals and secrets, he becomes entangled in a web of power, betrayal, and murder. He must race against time to uncover the truth and clear his name before he becomes the next victim.
The Skulls received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, heavy reliance on genre tropes, and lack of originality. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some finding it entertaining as a B-movie thriller while others were disappointed by its underdeveloped characters and convoluted story.
Praised for its attempts at creating suspense and mystery.
Criticized for its derivative plot and poor character development.
Seen as an entertaining, albeit shallow, thriller by some.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a moderately entertaining thriller, with some appreciating the suspenseful elements and conspiracy plot. However, many also pointed out the predictable storyline and the unconvincing performances, leading to a mixed reception.
The film was inspired by the real-life secret societies found at elite universities, such as Yale's Skull and Bones.
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