Skeleton Crew (2009)

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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.

Director: Tero Molin, Tommi Lepola
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tuomas Kantelinen
Editing: Juha Kuoppala, Petri Kyttälä
Production: Timeless Films, Northern Discipline Pictures, Tuotantoyhtiö Legenda, Mirada
Country: Finland
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Original Language: en

Keywords

snuff, filmmaking, mental hospital, sadistic psychopath, chainsaw snuff massacre, film crew

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Tero Molin, Tommi Lepola
More Films in Genre: Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Skeleton Crew stars Rita Suomalainen, Steve Porter, Anna Alkiomaa, Jonathan Rankle, Jani Lahtinen, Markku Peltola.
How long is Skeleton Crew?
Skeleton Crew has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Skeleton Crew?
Skeleton Crew is a Horror film.
What is the budget of Skeleton Crew?
Skeleton Crew had a budget of $1M.
Where was Skeleton Crew produced?
Skeleton Crew was produced in Finland.