UIP: THE SKELETON KEY is Released in the UK and Ireland on 29th July

UIP: THE SKELETON KEY is Released in the UK and Ireland on 29th July

LONDON, June 15/PRNewswire/ -- This contemporary supernatural thriller stars Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands,
Peter Sarsgaard and John Hurt, is written by Ehren Kruget (writer of THE
RING) and directed by British director Iain Softley (K-PAX, HACKERS,
BACKBEAT)

Set largely in the dark atmospheric backwoods just outside of New
Orleans, The Skeleton Key stars Hudson as Caroline, a live-in nurse hired to
care for an elderly woman's (Rowlands) ailing husband (Hurt) in their
home...a foreboding and decrepit mansion in the Louisiana Delta. Intrigued by
the enigmatic couple, their mysterious and secretive ways and their rambling
house, Caroline begins to explore the old mansion, armed with a skeleton key
that unlocks every door. She discovers a hidden attic room that holds a
deadly and terrifying secret.

Universal Pictures Presents A Shadowcatcher Entertainment / Double
Feature Films Production of An Iain Softley Film: Kate Hudson in The Skeleton
Key, starring Gena Rowlands, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy Bryant and John Hurt. The
music is by Edward Shearmur. The costume designer is Louise Frogley. It is
edited by Joe Hutshing, ACE. The production designer is John Beard; the
director of photography is Dan Mindel. The executive producer is Clayton
Townsend. The Skeleton Key is produce by Daniel Bobker, Iain Softley, Michael
Shamberg and Stacey Sher. The film is written by Ehren Kruger and directed by
Iain Softley. (c)2005 Universal Studios.

The title track has been remixed by one of the era's most definitive DJs
and producers - Steve Lawler. Famous for his 'motorway raves' in the early
Nineties, legendary residency at Space, Ibiza, an acute ear for a tune and a
technical ability that is second to none, he was chosen by Iain Softley
himself. "Steve has a produced a track that compliments the film perfectly"
says Iain. "It's dark, tribal and hypnotic."

Source: United International Pictures (UK)

For any further information on this track, please contact Hayley Allman at UP PR on +44(0)20-7733-7493 or hayley@up-pr.com For any further information, images, interview requests and times and dates of screenings please contact UIP Press Office, Angharad_Thomas@uip.co.uk Or call +44(0)20-7534-5207

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