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Skeletons (1997)
Director: David DeCoteau
Cast: Ron Silver, Christopher Plummer, Dee Wallace, Kyle Howard
Runtime87 min
RatingR
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A heart attack moves a Pulitzer winning journalist to leave NY for the peace of a small New England town, but he soon finds himself pulled into a case of a man accused of killing his gay lover with the blade of a shovel. Wanting to keep the case quiet, the town turns against the journalist and his family when he begins digging into its secrets, until finally the accused man is found hanging in his cell and the truth comes out about more than just the killing.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Skeletons, the 1997 TV movie directed by David DeCoteau, has received mixed reviews from critics. While details about its awards recognition are unavailable, the film has a modest 5.8/10 rating on IMDb, suggesting average audience reception.
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Fans of director David DeCoteau's unique horror style will appreciate the tense, atmospheric thrills of the 1997 TV movie 'Skeletons'. The powerful performances from a cast led by Ron Silver and Christopher Plummer help elevate this intriguing small-town mystery that blends drama and suspense.
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Skeletons is a 2010 British pastoral science fiction film directed by Nick Whitfield, starring Ed Gaughan, Andrew Buckley, and Jason Isaacs. It was nominated for 'Outstanding Debut by a British Director' at the 64th British Academy Film Awards. Skeletons was the winner of the "Best new British feature film" award at the 2010 Edinburgh International Film Festival. The plot surrounds two psychic exorcists who travel Britain providing a service to their customers of revealing couples' hidden secrets.
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