have you guys seen it? its amazing, i saw it high the other day and that whole new orleans old south voodoo vibe was so crazy.
Theres another thread about this film, but no, unfortunately I havent seen it. The town I moved to isnt too keen on playing horror style movies in the theatre.
i totally liked it....especially the ending, i tend to like horror movies when they end something along those lines (if u know what i mean, i dont wanna put any spoilers)
I liked the movie and I think the promotions did a disservice to it. They stated in one advertisement that it was a "classic psychological thriller." And it was! But the previews gave the impression that it was some crappy, cliched horror movie trying to buy credibility. They also made it seem like one of those movies that relies entirely on the twist (think "The Village") rather than one that will improve on repeated viewings, despite the viewer knowing what's really happening (think "The Usual Suspects"). All in all, it had its flaws like anything else but it was a good movie, good ending, and doesn't rely entirely on the twist. The people who see it expecting to see a mind-blowing twist, rather than a story unfolding, will be disappointed.
I really want to see it. Was it scary? Or creepy even? I figured since Kate Hudson doesn't usually act in BS movies it should be pretty good.
not to start an argument, but IMO the village is hardly a "twist driven movie"...IMO, it is quite story and character driven, and if you were to use an example as a twist movie, i would have used the Sixth Sense...
Nahh, movies are a dumb thing to argue about. Discussion, on the other hand, is always a good thing. Anywho, I can see where you're coming from. For me, though, the movie just didn't hold up the second time I watched. I think you're right about the characters, and it's not entirely "twist driven." (Didn't think that one through.) But, as I said, this particular movie didn't hold up for me once I knew the twist. Your mileage may (and apparently does) vary. That's not to say I didn't like parts of it, though: I loved Bryce Dallas Howard, the cinematography (especially the scene with the girls spotting the red flower and burying it- striking), and one truly great scene (it was a major turning point, with Adrien Brody and Joaquin Pheonix. I won't elaborate, to avoid spoilers). So. Back on topic. The Skeleton Key. To answer anatomyofaworld's question, despite enjoying it, I didn't find it scary at all. Then again, I am not easily scared by movies. Muah. <3Pioggia
yea it didnt really "scare" me either per say but just the old new orleans vibe i thought was totally crazy and then that whole voodoo thing is kind of creepy, maybe just because i think it's real or something.
Yeah, the New Orleans atmosphere was magnificent. Sometimes you'll see a movie that's set someplace, and the location is significant to the story, but the movie just doesn't evoke the vibe of the location that's necessary to fully immerse you. The Skeleton Key absolutely did immerse you in the Louisiana bayou. (Not literally, durr. You know what I mean. ) If someone would, for some reason, happen to know this, I'm curious- that "alley" of trees that leads up to the house, was it actually Myrtle Plantation? I believe that that's where parts of Interview with the Vampire were filmed, and the "alley" is known for its eerie kind of vibe. Not to mention, the house has some ghost stories of its own. That's the first thing that struck my mind when I saw Caroline driving there, but I wasn't sure if it was just me or not.
I saw it two days ago, if you expected to be scared, you'll probably be let down. But if your expecting a very, very well written and at times very creepy movie, you'll love it. ;D In my case, I didn't know what to expect and it was awesome. Its worth seeing though, I'd give it a 10/10 rating. heheh Much love and PLUR, ♥♥me
