The Skeleton Key (2005)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.4

Overview

Nurse Caroline Ellis quits her job to take care of elderly Ben Devereux who had a stroke and can't talk. When she gets to his house in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, she meets Ben's wife Violet, who acts suspicious and cr...

Starring Cast

Kate Hudson • Peter Sarsgaard • Joy Bryant

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: High

Overview

Starring Cast

Kate Hudson • Peter Sarsgaard • Joy Bryant

Where to watch

Philo

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Political: CenterConfidence: High

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.

Diversity: HighConfidence: Medium

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

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: Medium

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.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.