Skeletons
Skeletons

Skeletons

2021Movie18 minEnglish

A man must confront the pain and trauma of a past relationship, as a former lover unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users70%
Director: Nick MurphyGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by a traumatic past, is drawn into a mysterious investigation involving a series of unsettling events. As she delves deeper, she uncovers dark secrets that challenge her perception of reality and sanity. The narrative weaves a tale of psychological suspense and hidden truths, blurring the lines between memory and hallucination.

Critical Reception

Skeletons received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. However, some reviewers found the plot convoluted and the pacing occasionally uneven. Audiences were generally divided, with some appreciating its psychological depth and others finding it too ambiguous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and haunting cinematography.
  • Anya Taylor-Joy delivers a compelling and nuanced performance.
  • Some critics found the narrative too abstract and the resolution unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's eerie mood and the performances, though many felt the story was difficult to follow at times and lacked a clear emotional payoff.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote, reportedly haunted, manor in the English countryside, which director Nick Murphy claimed influenced the actors' performances.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This film certainly has an intensity to it. "Christopher" (Robin Lord Taylor) finds himself revisiting long-lost pains and anguish when he is faced with a meeting, out of the blue, with his ex-boyfriend "David" (Tommy Beardmore). We are but...