Skeletons in the Closet |  | Director: Wayne Powers (II)
Actors: Treat Williams, Linda Hamilton, Jonathan Jackson, Gordon Clapp, Schuyler Fisk
Studio: Live / Artisan
Category: DVD
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 76051
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 86 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 012236119371
EAN: 0012236119371
ASIN: B00005JRMY
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Release Date: July 24, 2001
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Description
Will Reid (Treat Williams) is forced to confront the unthinkable…that his 18-year-old son may be a serial killer. But is his son truly guilty? Or is Will a paranoid, unstable man who for years has hidden secrets about his own past…especially about a fire that killed his wife. When a new love interest comes into his life (Linda Hamilton), secrets are revealed and questions are raised about what people are really capable of.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 14
 A Must See December 26, 2009
LoyalSeller
This movie will keep you guessing the entire time. You'll wonder who you can trust and who is telling the truth. Jonathan Jackson is absolutely brilliant as troubled teen Seth, played with just the right amount of sympathy and craziness. Treat Williams is wonderful as Seth's father Will, who has you wondering what he has been hiding all of these years. This film was a lowbudget film that shot for about 1 million dollars. That's how much Britney Spears spends on one 3 minute music video. With the limitations and short 19 day filming schedule, this movie represents a serious issue and its consequences (can't say what it is or it would give away the movie). The acting in this movie is top notch and you will be entertained the entire time. This is a definite must see, and while you're watching consider for a moment the amount of work that went into it, the limitations of budget and time, and you will truly walk away with an appreciation of filmmaking.
A Nice Little Thriller June 4, 2008
Geary A., Jones
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This little psych-thriller had some meat to it, but the cast is what made it. Treat Williams, Linda Hamilton, and Jonathan Jackson were excellent, and I found myself quite absorbed by the mindgames that seemed to be going on between the father, and son, not to mention the uncertainty that they provoked in Hamilton's character.
It was fun , and I'll see it again.
 Great Movie March 5, 2004
Skeletons In The Closet was a really cool movie! I recently added this DVD to my own collection, and I'm glad I did! It may not have been the greatest phsychological thriller in the world, but it was definately worth watching. I was very impressed with Jonathan Jackson's performace as Will Reid's (Treat Williams) 18-year old son with some deep, emotional problems. Williams was great as Jackson's paranoid father who undoubtedly has some issues of his own. Linda Hamilton was O.K. with the part she was given, even though her role could have been completely omitted from the script and not have changed the movie one bit. This movie is definately worth watching!
OUT OF THE CLOSET January 10, 2004
Michael Butts (Martinsburg, WV USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A man fears his son is a serial killer; the son plays on this and torments his father; is he the culprit or is it the father? That is the premise in this low-key, yet tense and enthralling psychological drama. The answer is rather predictable, but thanks to the intense performances by Treat Williams, Linda Hamilton and Jonathan Jackson, the movie grabs you and doesn't let up until it's last mesmerizing scene. Williams has aged nicely, maintaining that handsome leading man quality, but has gone a little pudgy and hangs on to that guy next door persona. Hamilton, looking a little tired and older,nonetheless conveys a quiet sexuality and seems to enjoy her character; Jackson switches from smart-mouthed brat to the abused victim rather effectively. The direction is terse and not ostentatious, Powers letting the story tell itself.
A tight little overlooked film.
 Vapid Entertainment August 23, 2002
Tammy L. Schilling (MD)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Skeletons in the Closet is a head-game style flick asking: Who's the Bad Guy? The father of a disturbed teenager starts to believe that his son is a serial killer. The son, for his part, seems to enjoy messing with his father's head. Linda Hamilton plays the father's girlfriend, who is caught in the middle between father and son, with both telling her that the other is paranoid.Overall, this movie was a bit over reaching and predictable. There were no surprises and the script fails to deliver on the potential drama of the story. The acting in this movie is quite good and does help to deliver it from made for TV status. In fact, I have to wonder what Linda Hamilton was doing in this movie at all. Either her career is on the way down or her agent needs to suggest that she be more picky with her roles. Truly, her character could have been fully eliminated from the script without really losing anything. I say go ahead and watch. It's not too bad, if you don't expect too much. It will at least help you to burn a couple of hours with some mindless entertainment. We all need that sometimes. For DVD collectors: This DVD has basically nothing of interest. There are no extras beyond production notes, cast&crew, and the trailer. Kinda disappointing on that front.
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