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4.2 / 10(40 votes)IMDbNR20091h 30mFinland

Skeleton Crew

“There's No Sequel for You”

Synopsis

Back in the early 1970s, at a mental institution near the Russian border, a crazed doctor, Dr. Anderson assumed the persona of "the Auteur," and began murdering his patients while filming the atrocities. Thirty years later, an American film crew has arrived at the hospital to shoot a horror film based on those awful events. The director, Steven, is determined to make the film as realistic as possible, a goal that doesn't seem too far-fetched when his Finnish sound men discover a hidden room in the hospital basement. There, perfectly preserved, are the original snuff films shot by "the Auteur". As Steven's obsession grows, his cast and crew begin to fear for his sanity. But this is only the beginning, because when Steven discovers actual camera used by "the Auteur", he assumes the role of the murderous doctor and the real slaughter begins.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

SKELETON CREW - Movie Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-04-03

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Source: IMDB (Weekend of Fear)

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 21, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tero Molin, Tommi Lepola
Screenplay & Story
Teemu Molin, Tero Molin
Original Score
Tuomas Kantelinen
Original Title
Skeleton Crew
Country of Origin
Finland
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$1M
Production Studios
Timeless Films, Northern Discipline Pictures, Tuotantoyhtiö Legenda, Mirada

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tero Molin, Tommi Lepola

Screenplay & Story

Teemu Molin, Tero Molin

Original Score & Music

Tuomas Kantelinen

Film Editing

Juha Kuoppala, Petri Kyttälä

Producers

Ilkka Niemi

Department Leadership Roster

Tommi Lepola

Tommi Lepola

Visual Effects Supervisor

Tero Molin

Tero Molin

Director

Tommi Lepola

Tommi Lepola

Director

Teemu Molin

Writer

Tero Molin

Tero Molin

Writer

Kitte Klemettilä

Costume Design

Jouni Kivimäki

Stunt Coordinator

Ilkka Niemi

Producer

Juha Kuoppala

Editor

Petri Kyttälä

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Skeleton Crew.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skeleton Crew

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Skeleton Crew about?

Back in the early 1970s, at a mental institution near the Russian border, a crazed doctor, Dr. Anderson assumed the persona of "the Auteur," and began murdering his patients while filming the atrocities. Thirty years later, an American film crew has arrived at the hospital to shoot a horror film based on those awful events. The director, Steven, is determined to make the film as realistic as possible, a goal that doesn't seem too far-fetched when his Finnish sound men discover a hidden room in the hospital basement. There, perfectly preserved, are the original snuff films shot by "the Auteur". As Steven's obsession grows, his cast and crew begin to fear for his sanity. But this is only the beginning, because when Steven discovers actual camera used by "the Auteur", he assumes the role of the murderous doctor and the real slaughter begins.

Who directed Skeleton Crew?

Skeleton Crew was directed by Tero Molin, Tommi Lepola.

Who stars in Skeleton Crew?

The principal cast of Skeleton Crew includes Rita Suomalainen, Steve Porter, Anna Alkiomaa, Jonathan Rankle, Jani Lahtinen.

When was Skeleton Crew released and how long is it?

Skeleton Crew was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

Who composed the musical score for Skeleton Crew?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Skeleton Crew was composed by Tuomas Kantelinen.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Skeleton Crew?

Skeleton Crew holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).