Skeletons
"Beneath the surface, nothing is what it seems."
Originally released in 1997. Skeletons is a horror/thriller film. directed by David DeCoteau. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ron Silver, Christopher Plummer, and Dee Wallace
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
3.9/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Budget
$2.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ron Silver
as Peter Crane
Christopher Plummer
as Reverend Carlyle
Dee Wallace
as Heather Crane
Kyle Howard
as Zach Crane
James Coburn
as Frank Jove
Arlene Golonka
as Melanie Jove
D. Paul Thomas
as Sheriff Joe Carlton
Paul Bartel
as Mayor Harley Dunbar
David Graf
as Sam
Patrick Thomas
as Toby Carlyle (as Pat Thomas)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,200,000
Production Companies
- HBO
- Hit Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skeletons about?
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...
Who directed Skeletons?
Skeletons was directed by David DeCoteau.
How long is Skeletons?
Skeletons has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Skeletons released?
Skeletons was released on April 4, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Skeletons?
The main cast of Skeletons includes Ron Silver, Christopher Plummer, Dee Wallace, Kyle Howard, James Coburn.