This Underrated, 2005 Kate Hudson Horror Film Channeled Get Out 12 Years Before Get Out
As Halloween approaches, you might want to take another look at the underappreciated horror masterpiece from 2005 titled “The Skeleton Key.” Written by Ehren Kruger (known for “Top Gun: Maverick”) and directed by Iain Softley (“Inkheart”), this spine-chilling tale revolves around Caroline Ellis, played by Kate Hudson, a hospice caregiver who accepts the task of looking after Ben Devereaux (John Hurt), a man presumed to have had a stroke, living in a spooky mansion hidden deep within Louisiana’s swamps. Alongside him is his peculiar wife, Violet, portrayed by Gena Rowlands. This suspenseful story can now be streamed on Peacock.