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The Skulls (2000)

PG_13 106 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama  -   31 March 2000 (USA)
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Luke McNamara, a college senior from a working class background joins a secret elitist college fraternity organization called "The Skulls"... See full summary »

Director:

Rob Cohen

Writer:

John Pogue
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joshua Jackson ...
Paul Walker ...
Hill Harper ...
Leslie Bibb ...
Christopher McDonald ...
Martin Lombard
Steve Harris ...
Detective Sparrow
William Petersen ...
Craig T. Nelson ...
David Asman David Asman ...
Jason Pitcairn
Scott Gibson ...
Travis Wheeler
Nigel Bennett Nigel Bennett ...
Dr. Rupert Whitney
Andrew Kraulis ...
McBride
Derek Aasland Derek Aasland ...
Sullivan
Jennifer Melino Jennifer Melino ...
J.J.
Noah Danby ...
Hugh Mauberson
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Storyline

Luke McNamara, a college senior from a working class background joins a secret elitist college fraternity organization called "The Skulls", in hope of gaining acceptance into Harvard Law School. At first seduced by the club's trapping of power and wealth, a series of disturbing incidents, such as his best friends suicide, leads Luke to investigate the true nature of the organization and the truth behind his friends supposed suicide. He starts realizing that his future and possibly his life is in danger. Written by Kyle <Kyleshivers@aol.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

College | Ivy League | Secret Society | Suicide | Friend  | See more »

Taglines:

A secret society so powerful, it can give you everything you desire... at a price. See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and brief sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Le clan des Skulls See more »

Filming Locations:

Belfountain, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$15,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,034,885 (USA) (2 April 2000) (2412 Screens)

Gross:

$35,007,180 (USA) (28 May 2000)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Hill Harper's character, Will, who plays Luke's roommate in the film, is modeled after director Rob Cohen's real life Harvard roommate. See more »

Goofs

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: During the boating sequence in the beginning of the movie, you see someone wearing a bandana lying inside of the #3 boat. This is quite likely the coxswain; they often lie down. See more »

Quotes

Judge Litten Mandrake: Our membership has its pleasure, its hardship, and sometimes its pain.
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Connections

Referenced in The Piano Teacher (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Something About a Ceiling"
Performed by 3 Day Wheely See more »