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The Skulls

  • 20002000
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
32K
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Joshua Jackson and Paul Walker in The Skulls (2000)
A senior at an ivy league college, who depends on scholarships and working on the side, gets accepted into the secret society The Skulls. He hopes it betters chances at Harvard but The Skulls is not what he thought and comes at a price.
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A senior at an ivy league college, who depends on scholarships and working on the side, gets accepted into the secret society The Skulls. He hopes it betters chances at Harvard but The Skull... Read allA senior at an ivy league college, who depends on scholarships and working on the side, gets accepted into the secret society The Skulls. He hopes it betters chances at Harvard but The Skulls is not what he thought and comes at a price.A senior at an ivy league college, who depends on scholarships and working on the side, gets accepted into the secret society The Skulls. He hopes it betters chances at Harvard but The Skulls is not what he thought and comes at a price.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
32K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rob Cohen
  • Writer
    • John Pogue
  • Stars
    • Joshua Jackson
    • Paul Walker
    • Hill Harper
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rob Cohen
  • Writer
    • John Pogue
  • Stars
    • Joshua Jackson
    • Paul Walker
    • Hill Harper
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 196User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 24Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Trailer 2:21
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    Trailer
    Trailer 2:21
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    Joshua Jackson and Paul Walker in The Skulls (2000)
    Leslie Bibb in The Skulls (2000)
    Paul Walker in The Skulls (2000)
    Joshua Jackson and Paul Walker in The Skulls (2000)
    Leslie Bibb, Joshua Jackson, and Paul Walker in The Skulls (2000)
    Leslie Bibb and Joshua Jackson in The Skulls (2000)
    Joshua Jackson and Paul Walker in The Skulls (2000)
    Joshua Jackson in The Skulls (2000)
    Rob Cohen and Joshua Jackson in The Skulls (2000)
    Hill Harper appears as Will Beckford
    Luke meets Ames Levitt and Litten Mandrake
    Luke & Caleb

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    Joshua Jackson
    Joshua Jackson
    • Luke McNamaraas Luke McNamara
    Paul Walker
    Paul Walker
    • Caleb Mandrakeas Caleb Mandrake
    Hill Harper
    Hill Harper
    • Will Beckfordas Will Beckford
    Leslie Bibb
    Leslie Bibb
    • Chloeas Chloe
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Martin Lombardas Martin Lombard
    Steve Harris
    Steve Harris
    • Detective Sparrowas Detective Sparrow
    William Petersen
    William Petersen
    • Ames Levrittas Ames Levritt
    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Litten Mandrakeas Litten Mandrake
    David Asman
    • Jason Pitcairnas Jason Pitcairn
    Scott Gibson
    Scott Gibson
    • Travis Wheeleras Travis Wheeler
    Nigel Bennett
    Nigel Bennett
    • Dr. Whitneyas Dr. Whitney
    Andrew Kraulis
    Andrew Kraulis
    • McBrideas McBride
    Derek Aasland
    • Sullivanas Sullivan
    Jennifer Melino
    • J.J.as J.J.
    Noah Dalton Danby
    Noah Dalton Danby
    • Hugh Maubersonas Hugh Mauberson
    • (as Noah Danby)
    Mac Fyfe
    Mac Fyfe
    • Laurence Thorneas Laurence Thorne
    • (as Mak Fyfe)
    David Christo
    David Christo
    • Shawn Packfordas Shawn Packford
    Shaw Madson
    Shaw Madson
    • Chad MacIntoshas Chad MacIntosh
    • Director
      • Rob Cohen
    • Writer
      • John Pogue
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Skull-and-Bones Society (on which this movie was based) actually gives out watches to each class of skulls, though not necessarily with the whole branding ceremony. After the movie was filmed, Joshua Jackson acquired one of the actual watches and gave it to director Rob Cohen.
    • Goofs
      During the car chase through the park, the Jeep's lights go out as the driver goes around corners, because he is using the emergency brake, which turns off the daytime running lights.
    • Quotes

      Will Beckford: If it's secret and elite, it can't be good.

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD version includes deleted scenes showing: Luke working as a singing flower delivery boy; a longer bar scene; after the bar scene they stop off at the news office; what happens after they fall off the roof; judge Mandrake blackmailing Luke; judge Mandrake convincing Caleb to "confess".
    • Connections
      Featured in Spotlight on Location: The Skulls (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Something About a Ceiling
      Written by Dave Bassett, Brian Keitz, Casey Dolan

      Performed by 3 Day Wheely

      Courtesy of DreamWorks Songs

    User reviews196

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Secret society
    Not having seen this film when it first was released, we took a chance when it showed on cable recently. Despite the general bad comments from all contributors of this film in IMDb, Rob Cohen's "The Skulls", shows some interesting aspects about a secret society in one Ivy League university.

    First of all, it's almost inconceivably how a "townie" like Lucas McNamara, can enter this society, which is clearly intended for the rich boys that attend the university. If ever there was someone who had no chance in being a candidate, it was Luke McNamara. But then, Lucas' character is thrown in to show a contrast in the proceedings, otherwise the film would have been unwatchable if it only concentrated in these boring rich boys.

    Films like "The Skulls", and other thrillers, thrive in the paranoia factor that is created around the situation. In this case, it shows how a few misguided individuals want to control everything where their members are influential figures. In this case it is the judge that aspires to be the next supreme court nominee, something that has some actual interest, since the president of the United States, a secret society member himself, has had to choose people to fill key vacancies in the government.

    The best assets of the film lie in the crisp cinematography by Shane Hurlbut, who does wonder with his camera. The fine editing of the film by Peter Amundson shows outstanding quality that makes "The Skulls" a film that is easy to watch. Mr. Cohen has an eye for camera placement that shows in the different settings in the film.

    One wishes Rob Cohen luck with his next undertaking because she demonstrates he knows his craft well.
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    • jotix100
    • Oct 14, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 31, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tổ chức Đầu Lâu
    • Filming locations
      • Henley Island, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Original Film
      • Newmarket Capital Group
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,046,120
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,034,885
      • Apr 2, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,802,120
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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