Skelly – Movie Review
Director: Matt Greene-Delanghe
Writer: Matt Greene-Delanghe (Screenplay)
Cast
- Brian Cox (Autopsy of Jane Doe)
- Torrey DeVitto (Divertimento)
- Jacob Saxton
- Andy Comeau (One Hour Photo)
- Devin Trey Campbell
- John Palladino (Orange is the New Black)
- Jake Katzman (The Luring)
Plot: After the death of his Grandfather, a boy’s father dealing with grief sends him in a journey to understand death, while putting together the annual haunted house.
Runtime: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Skelly starts as Jonah (Saxton) reads his children a story from his childhood and his time with his Grandpa (Cox). He recounts his traditions for building a haunted house with his childhood friends. They do what they can to make things effective and have a good time.
During the preparation for the celebrations, Jonah’s dad Dave (Palladino) wants to introduce a new game to the area. He wants to add Skelly and a modified street game for everyone to enjoy.
Verdict on Skelly
Skelly is a family comedy following a group of friends who come together every year to build a haunted house. They are looking to achieve the biggest one they have ever done before. It ends up creating a bigger tradition than ever before.
This movie shows family and friends coming together after a loss in the family. It shows people can have fun creating something they can have stories about for years to come. All while passing on the message that people will be there for you when you need them. There is an overall sense of feel-good nature and pride about finding a new tradition in life.
Where to Watch
Skelly will be released on Vudu TVOD on 7 May 2024.
Final Thoughts – Skelly is a feel-good family movie.
