5.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Skeleton Key (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.4
Overview
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Overview
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily functions as a supernatural horror story centered on the power of belief and ancient folklore, rather than engaging in explicit political or social commentary. It presents a problem of spiritual exploitation without championing a specific ideological solution, leading to a neutral rating.
The film features a predominantly white main cast, with supporting Black characters whose presence aligns with the cultural setting rather than explicit DEI-driven casting. However, its narrative is deeply rooted in themes of historical racial injustice, explicitly portraying past white characters as perpetrators of violence and exploitation, which drives the central horror and the actions of its antagonists.
Secondary
The Skeleton Key is a supernatural horror film focused on Hoodoo and body possession. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore aspects of gender identity or sexual orientation within its plot or character backstories. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
The film 'The Skeleton Key' does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. While magical body-swapping occurs, placing characters' consciousnesses into bodies of the opposite sex, this is a plot device for supernatural villainy and not an exploration of gender identity or transgender experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Skeleton Key is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there is no pre-established canonical gender to be swapped.
The Skeleton Key is an original film with no prior source material or historical figures. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no established canonical or historical race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.6
Critic Ratings
3.7
4.7
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