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The Skeleton Key

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Review

A decent supernatural thriller, The Skeleton Key comes to DVD with a few more ghosts than intended. Within weeks of its theatrical debut, hurricanes slammed into the Gulf Coast, destroying many of its New Orleans locations. It may be a while until we can watch any film set in those environs without thinking of the devastation caused by Katrina. Doing her duty as a southern gothic movie heroine, Kate Hudson spends a lot of time snooping around murky corridors of the Old Dark House while various things wait to jump out at her, and even contributes a shower scene. Traditional as the role may be, she manages to flesh it out a bit by making her character more than a little nosy and obstinate. However, this also has the negative effect of making her a bit annoying to the viewer. One can’t help thinking that she should just do her job and leave the mystery solving to Scooby-Doo. John Hurt seems to be channeling the ghost of John Carradine.

-- Brian Thomas

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DVD Widescreen: $11.99

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 025192585029
Catalog #: DL2193642

Studio : Universal

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.35
Extras: Deleted Scenes
Features:
Audio commentary: Director Iain Softley
Documentaries: "Behind the Locked Door: Making The Skeleton Key"
Kate Hudson's Ghost Story; Exploring Voodoo/Hoodoo; Recipe & Ritual: Making the Perfect Gumbo; Blues in the Bayou; Plantation Life; Casting The Skeleton Key; John Hurt's Story; A House Called Felicity; Gene's Love Spell