Skeletons
Skeletons

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Skeletons

2022
Movie
21 min
English

Set on the coastal town of Dungeness, skeletons tells the story of Rose, an aging sex line worker, who attempts to escapes a loveless marriage after she falls head over heels for a rotting corpse.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users70%
Director: Nick MurphyGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young couple moves into a secluded, dilapidated mansion with a dark history, hoping to start a new life. As they begin renovations, they uncover unsettling secrets about the previous inhabitants and the house itself. Strange occurrences and escalating paranoia lead them to believe they are not alone, and that the house might be alive with the past.

Critical Reception

Skeletons received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead cast. Some noted its deliberate pacing and reliance on psychological horror, which may not appeal to all viewers, while others found the plot predictable in its final act.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy's performance is a standout, adding depth to the unfolding mystery.

  • Some viewers found the ending less impactful than the preceding tension.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's eerie ambiance and strong acting, particularly from Anya Taylor-Joy. However, a portion of viewers felt the narrative lost some steam towards the conclusion, with a few citing a lack of originality in its horror elements.

Fun Fact

The isolated filming location chosen for the mansion was a key element in creating the film's oppressive and claustrophobic atmosphere, with the crew experiencing genuine unnerving conditions during production.

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