Skeleton Crew (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Skeleton Crew is a horror film directed by Tommi Lepola, running about 90 minutes. “There's no sequel for you!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. Skeleton Crew stars Rita Suomalainen as Lisa, Steve Porter as Steven / The Auteur / Sanders, Anna Alkiomaa as Anna and Jonathan Rankle as Darius, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Skeleton Crew has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skeleton Crew page.

If you liked it. Fans of Skeleton Crew tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.