I am not going to spend a lot of words writing this review. 'The Skeleton Key' is not a highly original movie that will blow you completely away, but at the same time, it's definitely a pleasurable movie to watch with it's mysterious atmosphere and it's unpredictable end. The swamp setting is damp, the house is eerie and it doesn't take long before you are sucked in to the story. What precisely happened to Ben? Is Violet as caring for her husband as she wants Caroline to believe? What's behind the door in the Attic? Is hoodoo real, or does it only work if you believe in it?
Personally I would call this movie more of a spooky mystery than a horror, do not expect all blood and gore as you won't find it. But especially with the surprising ending, it does a fine job in giving you some good chills. The lack of gore combined with a well worked out story makes this movie very suitable for a broad public. Those who are not used to horror will be creeped out, those who are used to horror will enjoy the well-written plot. Reccommendable for a popcorn night.
Personally I would call this movie more of a spooky mystery than a horror, do not expect all blood and gore as you won't find it. But especially with the surprising ending, it does a fine job in giving you some good chills. The lack of gore combined with a well worked out story makes this movie very suitable for a broad public. Those who are not used to horror will be creeped out, those who are used to horror will enjoy the well-written plot. Reccommendable for a popcorn night.