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The Skulls

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9% Tomatometer 87 Reviews 43% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
For Luke McNamara (Joshua Jackson), an invitation to join the prestigious secret college organization, The Skulls, is a dream come true. But he soon comes to realize just how powerful The Skulls organization really is -- and that the truth, like success, comes at a very high price.
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The Skulls is full of nonsense and empty of good script and plot.

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Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Mar 5, 2007
Initially tolerable but increasingly stupid. Go to Full Review Trevor Johnston Time Out Feb 9, 2006
The movie's unintentionally played like a comedy all the way. Go to Full Review Xan Brooks Sight & Sound Dec 2, 2002
Through pure mismanagement, The Skulls bungles a rich seam of material. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Apr 3, 2021
The only thing The Skulls does well is put viewers to sleep. There's nothing to recommend in this sad, boring queer-baity "thriller" Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Mar 31, 2021
2/5
Dumb, interminable and (worst of all) boring. Go to Full Review Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
1/5
The usually dependable Rob Cohen directs from a ludicrous script. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Oct 5, 2026 The Skulls is a *2* star Movie! See more Melissa L @Agent99 Nov 16, 2025 Once again, I'm baffled by a good movie rated poorly. Ignore the bad ratings, and judge for yourself. See more D P @RT45936356 Jan 14, 2025 Nope... just no. I saw some recognizable faces in the promo and clicked on it. Not sure how they were able to justify the sequels. See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic Oct 14, 2024 A nice over the top hollywood film of secret societies that deals with a kid from college that is accepted into the society he always wanted to be a part of and now must work to survive and expose it. See more Asecret S @RT95895329 Jun 4, 2024 "The Skulls,' where every twist and turn feels like a snake shedding its skin to reveal its veins. It's a world where 'if it's secret and elite, it can't be good,' yet somehow, you can't help but be drawn into the intrigue. As the story unfolds, you're reminded that 'our rules supersede those of the outside world,' plunging you deeper into a clandestine realm where anything is possible. My numerous viewings have led me to suspect that the level of cheesiness may be responsible for my lactose intolerance. But hey, that's part of its charm! So grab your popcorn and prepare to be whisked away on a wild ride with 'The Skulls' – because sometimes, embracing the absurd is the only way to truly enjoy a movie. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Feb 10, 2023 The script is passable but the two stars aren't good enough to make it work. See more Read all reviews
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Rob Cohen

Director

Joshua Jackson

Luke McNamara

Paul Walker

Caleb Mandrake

Hill Harper

Will Beckford

Leslie Bibb

Chloe

Christopher McDonald

Martin Lombard

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The Skulls (2000) The Skulls (2000) (L-R) Leslie Bibb as Chloe, Paul Walker as Caleb Mandrake and Joshua Jackson as Lucas McNamara in "The Skulls." (L-R) Paul Walker as Caleb Mandrake and Joshua Jackson as Lucas McNamara in "The Skulls." On the set of "The Skulls." (L-R) Joshua Jackson as Lucas McNamara and Leslie Bibb as Chloe in "The Skulls." On the set of "The Skulls." (L-R) Paul Walker as Caleb Mandrake and Joshua Jackson as Luke McNamara "The Skulls." Joshua Jackson as Luke McNamara in "The Skulls." On the set of "The Skulls." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis For Luke McNamara (Joshua Jackson), an invitation to join the prestigious secret college organization, The Skulls, is a dream come true. But he soon comes to realize just how powerful The Skulls organization really is -- and that the truth, like success, comes at a very high price.
Director
Rob Cohen
Producer
Neal H. Moritz, John Pogue
Screenwriter
John Pogue
Distributor
20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures
Production Co
Newmarket Capital Group, Cranium Films, Universal Pictures, Original Film, Overbrook Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Brief Sexuality)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 31, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$35.0M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround, DTS, Dolby Stereo
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