The Skulls

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The Skulls

PG-13

Released Mar 31, 2000

1h 46m

Mystery & Thriller

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For Luke McNamara (Joshua Jackson), an invitation to join the prestigious secret college organization, The Skulls, is a dream come true. But he soon comes to realize just how powerful The Skulls organization really is -- and that the truth, like success, comes at a very high price.

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Critics Consensus

The Skulls is full of nonsense and empty of good script and plot.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

Initially tolerable but increasingly stupid.

Mar 5, 2007

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

The movie's unintentionally played like a comedy all the way.

Feb 9, 2006

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

The only thing The Skulls does well is put viewers to sleep. There's nothing to recommend in this sad, boring queer-baity "thriller"

Apr 3, 2021

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Dumb, interminable and (worst of all) boring.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 31, 2021

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

The usually dependable Rob Cohen directs from a ludicrous script.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 7, 2008

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D P

Nope... just no. I saw some recognizable faces in the promo and clicked on it. Not sure how they were able to justify the sequels.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Jelisije J

A nice over the top hollywood film of secret societies that deals with a kid from college that is accepted into the society he always wanted to be a part of and now must work to survive and expose it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/14/24

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Asecret S

"The Skulls,' where every twist and turn feels like a snake shedding its skin to reveal its veins. It's a world where 'if it's secret and elite, it can't be good,' yet somehow, you can't help but be drawn into the intrigue. As the story unfolds, you're reminded that 'our rules supersede those of the outside world,' plunging you deeper into a clandestine realm where anything is possible. My numerous viewings have led me to suspect that the level of cheesiness may be responsible for my lactose intolerance. But hey, that's part of its charm! So grab your popcorn and prepare to be whisked away on a wild ride with 'The Skulls' – because sometimes, embracing the absurd is the only way to truly enjoy a movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Delaine H

I enjoyed this movie. It did not have the best plot, but the acting was good and it was enjoyable to watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/23

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Freek V

The Skulls was one of the most predictable and bland movies I have seen in a while. My expectations were already quite low but this is bland terrific

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/23

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Steve D

The script is passable but the two stars aren't good enough to make it work.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Synopsis

For Luke McNamara (Joshua Jackson), an invitation to join the prestigious secret college organization, The Skulls, is a dream come true. But he soon comes to realize just how powerful The Skulls organization really is -- and that the truth, like success, comes at a very high price.

Director: Rob Cohen
Producer: Neal H. Moritz, John Pogue
Screenwriter: John Pogue
Distributor: 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures
Production Co: Original Film, Universal Pictures, Newmarket Capital Group, Cranium Films, Overbrook Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Brief Sexuality)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 31, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.0M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, DTS, Dolby Stereo

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