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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Luke McNamara
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| Paul Walker | ... |
Caleb Mandrake
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| Hill Harper | ... |
Will Beckford
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| Leslie Bibb | ... |
Chloe
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| Christopher McDonald | ... |
Martin Lombard
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| Steve Harris | ... |
Detective Sparrow
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| William Petersen | ... |
Ames Levritt
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| Craig T. Nelson | ... |
Litten Mandrake
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David Asman | ... |
Jason Pitcairn
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| Scott Gibson | ... |
Travis Wheeler
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| Nigel Bennett | ... |
Dr. Whitney
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| Andrew Kraulis | ... |
McBride
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Derek Aasland | ... |
Sullivan
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Jennifer Melino | ... |
J.J.
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| Noah Dalton Danby | ... |
Hugh Mauberson
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| Mac Fyfe | ... |
Laurence Thorne
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| David Christo | ... |
Shawn Packford
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Shaw Madson | ... |
Chad MacIntosh
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Jesse Nilsson | ... |
Kent Hodgins
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Shawn Mathieson | ... |
Jonathan Payne
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| Steven McCarthy | ... |
Sweeney
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| Matthew G. Taylor | ... |
Medoc
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| Henry Alessandroni | ... |
Strain
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James Finnerty | ... |
Preppy Freshman
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| Cyprian Lerch | ... |
Student in Lunch Line
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Dominic Kahn | ... |
Regatta Judge
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Ken Campbell | ... |
Starting Judge
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Pedro Salvín | ... |
Lodge Butler
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Derek Boyes | ... |
Assistant District Attorney
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| Katherine Trowell | ... |
Sanctuary Administrator
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Connie Buell | ... |
Waitress
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Stephen Richard | ... |
Furniture Mover
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| Kevin Allen | ... |
Sturtevant Security Guard
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Paul Walker III | ... |
Boxing Coach
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| Jason Knight | ... |
Police Techie
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Amanda Goundry | ... |
Coed in Caleb's Car
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| Malin Akerman | ... |
Coed in Caleb's Apartment
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Good Fridae | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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| Rob Cohen | ... |
College Lecturer (uncredited)
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| Hakan Coskuner | ... |
Skull Member (uncredited)
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Chris Ham | ... |
Rower (uncredited)
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| Sherry Hilliard | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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| Jonathan Khan | ... |
George (uncredited)
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| Pazz Neglia | ... |
Skull Member (uncredited)
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Gillian Parker | ... |
Coxie (uncredited)
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Julian Paul | ... |
Dart Player (uncredited)
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Weir Revie | ... |
Student in Cafeteria Line (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rob Cohen | ||
Written by
| John Pogue | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Christopher Ball | ... | executive producer (as Chris J. Ball) |
| Creighton Bellinger | ... | associate producer |
| Fred C. Caruso | ... | co-producer (as Fred Caruso) |
| Nancy Kirhoffer | ... | associate producer |
| Bruce Mellon | ... | executive producer |
| Neal H. Moritz | ... | producer (produced by) |
| John Pogue | ... | producer (produced by) |
| William Tyrer | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Randy Edelman | ||
Cinematography by
| Shane Hurlbut | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Amundson | ||
Editorial Department
| Lucas Borghi | ... | second assistant editor (as Luke Borghi) |
| Jim Flynn | ... | first assistant editor (as James Flynn) |
| Jana Lynn Gold | ... | associate editor |
| Mo Henry | ... | negative cutter |
| Michael Matsumoto | ... | post-production assistant |
| Mike Stanwick | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Anne McCarthy | ||
| Mary Vernieu | ||
Production Design by
| Bob Ziembicki | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Grundy | ||
Set Decoration by
| Steve Shewchuk | ... | (as Steven Sewchuk) |
| Clive Thomasson | ||
Costume Design by
| Marie-Sylvie Deveau | ||
Makeup Department
| Carol Hartwick | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Carol Puckrin) |
| Jo-Ann MacNeil | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Carol Marinoff | ... | key hair stylist |
| Bryan Robinson | ... | hair stylist: Hill Harper |
| Leslie Ann Sebert | ... | key makeup artist (as Leslie Sebert) |
| Kelly M. Beatty | ... | prosthetic supply (uncredited) / special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Lyn Lucibello | ... | production manager |
| Robert Rothbard | ... | unit production manager |
| Jennifer Tuthill | ... | executive in charge of production: Original Film |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jennifer Archer | ... | production assistant |
| Harley Cohen | ... | second second assistant director |
| Yolanda Graci | ... | second second assistant director |
| Siegfried Kopp | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Grant Lucibello | ... | second assistant director |
| Tony Lucibello | ... | first assistant director |
| John Pogue | ... | second unit director |
| Odette Blanch | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Charles Crossin | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Adam Druxman | ... | first assistant director (uncredited) |
| David C. Malcolm | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Michal Page | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Branko Racki | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Sarah Ashton | ... | construction bookkeeper |
| Tory Bellingham | ... | property master |
| Rudy Braun | ... | draftsperson |
| Kirk Coppella | ... | head painter |
| Mark Duffield | ... | first assistant art director |
| David Jaquest | ... | set dresser |
| Denis Kirkham | ... | leadman |
| Nikita Knatz | ... | storyboard artist |
| Rupert Lazarus | ... | draftsperson |
| Chuck Loriot | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Brenda McClennin | ... | set dresser |
| Elizabeth Moran | ... | second assistant art director |
| Neil Morfitt | ... | set designer |
| Jim O'Donoghue | ... | assistant head carpenter |
| Mark O'Donoghue | ... | head carpenter |
| Shawn Peckford | ... | assistant head painter |
| Greg Pelchat | ... | props buyer |
| Jeff Poulis | ... | assistant property master (as Jeffrey Poulis) |
| Reet Puhm | ... | scenic artist |
| David Ritchie | ... | props buyer |
| Mark Stafford | ... | stand-by painter |
| Angelo Stea | ... | on-set dresser |
| Phillip Tellez | ... | construction coordinator (as Phil Tellez) |
| Alex Tellnow | ... | metal fabricator (as Alexander Tellnow) / welder (as Alexander Tellnow) |
| Shawn Thomas | ... | graphic designer |
| Robert S. Smith | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Richard M. Snider | ... | key greens (uncredited) |
| John Todd | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Charlie Ajar Jr. | ... | sound recordist |
| Frank N. Bassi | ... | sound engineer |
| David Bell | ... | cableman (as David C. Bell) |
| David Franklin Bergad | ... | dialogue editor |
| Leslie Bloome | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Michael C. Casper | ... | re-recording mixer (as Mike Casper) |
| John Clavin | ... | sound engineer |
| Tobin Davis | ... | assistant sound editor (as Tobin John Deluca Davis) |
| Christopher Emerson | ... | sound effects editor |
| Steve Fontano | ... | foley recordist |
| Glen Gauthier | ... | sound mixer (as Glen Emile Gauthier) |
| Jeff Gomillion | ... | adr mixer |
| Daniel J. Leahy | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dan Leahy) |
| James Lebrecht | ... | sound designer (as James 'Shadow' LeBrecht) |
| Kobie Lyons | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Marnie Moore | ... | foley artist |
| John Nutt | ... | sound supervisor |
| Margie O'Malley | ... | foley artist |
| Jay Palmer | ... | sound engineer |
| Frank Rinella | ... | foley mixer |
| Brent Robichaud | ... | epk audio |
| Larry Sara | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Jack Snyder | ... | sound engineer |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator |
| Patti Tauscher | ... | foley editor |
| Hoku Uchiyama | ... | apprentice sound editor (as Chris Uchiyama) |
| Matthew Spiro | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Pamela Gibson | ... | special effects shop coordinator |
| Bob Hall | ... | key special effects |
| Arthur Langevin | ... | special effects rigger |
| Ted Ross | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Trevor Cripps | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Alexander Galant | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
| Warren Keillor | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Jim Reischl | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Kelly G. Crawford | ... | visual effects editor |
| Syd Dutton | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Fumi Mashimo | ... | animator |
| Kelvin McIlwain | ... | matte artist: Illusion Arts |
| Kenneth Nakada | ... | matte artist: Illusion Arts |
| Catherine Sudolcan | ... | visual effects producer (as Catherine Sudolcam) |
| Bill Taylor | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Mike Wassel | ... | matte artist (as Michael Wassel) |
| David S. Williams Jr. | ... | lead compositor |
Stunts
| Ron Bell | ... | stunts |
| Marco Bianco | ... | stunts |
| Matt Birman | ... | stunts |
| Eric Bryson | ... | stunts |
| Shane Cardwell | ... | stunts |
| Wayne Downer | ... | stunts |
| Errol Gee | ... | stunts (as Errol G.) |
| Howard Green | ... | stunts |
| Danny Lima | ... | stunts |
| C.J. Lusby | ... | stunts (as C.J. Fidler) |
| Dwayne McLean | ... | stunts |
| Duncan McLeod | ... | stunts |
| Edward A. Queffelec | ... | stunts (as Ed Queffelec) |
| Ken Quinn | ... | stunts |
| Branko Racki | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Robert Racki | ... | stunts |
| Kevin Rushton | ... | stunts |
| John Stoneham Jr. | ... | stunts |
| Bryan J. Thomas | ... | stunts (as Bryan Thomas) |
| Robert Thomas | ... | stunts |
| Anton 'Ty' Tyukodi | ... | stunts (as Anton Tyukodi) |
| Jennifer Vey | ... | stunts |
| Marco Bianco | ... | key stunt rigger (uncredited) |
| Ermes Blarasin | ... | stunt rigger (uncredited) |
| Robert C. Shannon | ... | dive supervisor (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Scotty Allan | ... | gaffer |
| Michael R. Anderson | ... | electrician |
| Allan Angus | ... | generator operator |
| Glen Beauchamp | ... | camera trainee |
| Michelle Beaudette | ... | focus puller |
| Krystian Bednarski | ... | grip |
| Doug Bell | ... | grip |
| Sam Bojin | ... | best boy electric (as Samuel Bojin) |
| Carlo Campana | ... | rigging grip |
| Don Caulfield | ... | electrician |
| Andy Chmura | ... | camera operator |
| Darcy Gasparovic | ... | clapper loader |
| Glen Goodchild | ... | best boy grip |
| Wayne Goodchild | ... | key grip |
| Christine Harrison | ... | camera trainee |
| Jim Krauter | ... | dolly grip |
| George Kraychyk | ... | still photographer |
| Norman Laing | ... | loader |
| Martin Lake | ... | rigging best boy |
| Andy Langevin | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Mark Lewandowski | ... | video assist operator |
| John V. Lindsay | ... | focus puller |
| Norine Mark | ... | clapper loader |
| Michael McPherson | ... | loader (as Michael A. McPherson) |
| Keith Murphy | ... | camera operator / director of photography: second unit |
| Doug Novis | ... | rigging best boy |
| Adam Pill | ... | grip |
| Glenn Pineau | ... | focus puller (as Glen Pineau) |
| Kevin S. Stewart | ... | clapper loader |
| Paul Van der Linden | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Greg Williams | ... | video playback operator |
| Mark Willis | ... | grip |
| Kris Wood | ... | video playback operator |
| Brian Woodroof | ... | electrician (as Brian Woodruff) |
| Abby Anderson | ... | video assist (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Krisztina M. Neglia | ... | extras casting (as Krisztina Meuring) |
| Corby Neumann | ... | extras casting |
| Clare Walker | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Terri Douglas | ... | adr voice casting (uncredited) |
| Rachael Erwin | ... | casting intern (uncredited) |
| Alex Newman | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
| Christopher Lee Parson | ... | casting intern (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kim W. Chow | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Gayle Franklin | ... | wardrobe |
| Alexia Klysh | ... | assistant wardrobe supervisor |
| Linda Petty | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Natalie Bronfman | ... | costume assistant (uncredited) |
| Gayle Franklin | ... | costume buyer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Arthur Clarke | ... | location manager |
| Lorna Howarth-Vallings | ... | location production assistant (as Lorna Vallings) |
| Anthony Kadak | ... | location manager |
| Charles May | ... | location manager: second unit |
| Walter Nixon | ... | location production assistant |
| Michael Yankovitch | ... | assistant location manager (as Michael P. Yankovich) |
Music Department
| Elton Ahi | ... | scoring engineer / scoring mixer |
| Joanie Diener | ... | music editor |
| Steve Porcaro | ... | composer: additional music |
| Mary Ramos | ... | music supervisor |
| Michelle Silverman | ... | music supervisor (as Michelle Kuznetsky) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Elaine Yarish | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Patrick Batchelor | ... | head driver |
| Gustav Meunier | ... | picture car captain (as Gus Meunier) |
| Frank Tenaglia | ... | transportation captain |
| Robert Tenaglia | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Kevin Alakas | ... | office assistant |
| Jo Barnett | ... | production accountant |
| Elizabeth A. Bergman | ... | post-production accountant (as Elizabeth Bergman) |
| Connie Buell | ... | assistant: Mr. Cohen |
| Jason Cameron | ... | rowing trainer |
| Anthony Carovillano | ... | craft service |
| Carrie Cook | ... | executive assistant: Mr. Moritz |
| Andrew Culbert | ... | assistant: Mr. Pogue |
| Bennett Fidlow | ... | additional legal services (as Bennett J. Fidlow) |
| Nicole Forde | ... | production secretary |
| Jack Harrell | ... | boxing consultant (as Florida Jack Harrell) |
| Rene Hom | ... | executive: Newmarket |
| Daniel Horvat | ... | first assistant production accountant |
| Dawn Howat | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Donald Jones | ... | stand-in |
| Dominic Kahn | ... | rowing coordinator |
| Stephanie Keating | ... | unit publicist |
| Amanda Lewis | ... | assistant: Mr. Moritz (as Amanda Cohen) |
| David C. McKane | ... | office assistant |
| Bill Mellin | ... | executive: Newmarket |
| Rebecca Morier | ... | craft service |
| Diane Murphy | ... | craft service |
| Aurie Philosophe | ... | assistant accountant (as Aurie Philosoph) |
| Myron Ron Reider | ... | stand-in (as Ron Reider) |
| Tom Steyer | ... | executive: Newmarket |
| Brian Turley | ... | payroll |
| Paul Walker III | ... | boxing consultant |
| Cindy Wilkinson Kirven | ... | executive: Newmarket (as Cindy Kirven) |
| Ruben Winkler | ... | insurance: AON |
| Deborah Zwicker | ... | production coordinator |
| Sean Coyne | ... | on-set craft (uncredited) |
| Randee Lynne Jensen | ... | creative assistant (uncredited) |
| Marcus Paletta | ... | security officer (uncredited) |
| Todd Turner | ... | epk producer (uncredited) |
| Derek Ursacki | ... | office assistant (uncredited) |
| Angelo Vacco | ... | adr loop group (uncredited) |
| Tanya Valentine | ... | development assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Ken Campbell | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Conrod Ciandre | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Charles Crossin | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Adam Druxman | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Susan Erskine | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Richard Grossman | ... | the producers wish to thank (as Dick Grossman) |
| Stacey Jenkins | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| David C. Malcolm | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Dovie Mamikunian | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Sibilla Pavenstedt | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Christen Reynolds | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Ocimar Versolato | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures (presents)
- Original Film (in association with) (presents)
- Newmarket Capital Group (in association with) (presents)
- Cranium Films
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2025) (United Arab Emirates) (Middle East, North Africa and Persian/Arabian Gulf)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (2000) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (2000) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Key Films (2000) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Kinowelt Filmverleih (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Kinowelt Hungary (2000) (Hungary) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (2000) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Paradiso Entertainment (2000) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- UGC-Fox Distribution (UFD) (2000) (France) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2000) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Village Roadshow Greece S.A. (2000) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (2000) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Warner Roadshow Film Distributors (2000) (Greece) (theatrical)
- West Video (2000) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Eurocine (2000) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (Greece) (VHS)
- Batrax Entertainment (2000) (Non-US) (multi-territory)
- Europa Filmes (Brazil) (DVD)
- Europa Filmes (Brazil) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2000) (United States) (DVD) (collector's edition)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2001) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- DNC Home Entertainment (2001) (Italy) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Home Entertainment (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Paradiso Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Veronica (2004) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
- Illusion Arts (special visual effects)
Other Companies
- By Davids' (catering)
- Capers on Location (catering)
- Cinema Research (opticals)
- Decca Records (soundtrack)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Loop Troop (adr group voice casting)
- Parkview Emergency (on set paramedics)
- Picture Mill (main title design)
- Saul Zaentz Film Center (sound editorial)
- Starcraft Services (craft service)
- Summit Entertainment (foreign sales)
- William F. White International (grip and lighting equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
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| Taglines | A secret society so powerful, it can give you everything you desire... at a price. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $35,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $50,802,120 |
Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| Goofs | It is not possible for a plastic oar lock (like the ones on the shell) to break as shown. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Spotlight on Location: The Skulls (2000). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Something About a Ceiling See more » |
| Quotes |
Will Beckford:
If it's secret and elite, it can't be good. See more » |