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Genrelab Horror | The Skeleton Key & Dwaalspoor

Natlab x BROET
Tue 27 Oct 19:00

Genrelab is for all fans of genre cinema: films that don’t play by the rules but wholeheartedly embrace the conventions, tropes, and archetypes of genres like horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and more.

With each edition we explore a genre through the eyes of a new filmmaker. The first edition focuses on horror! We’ll be screening Dwaalspoor, a short film by Hidde de Visser and Nicholas Kaiden, followed by the dark classic The Skeleton Key.

THE SKELETON KEY (2005)
When dedicated caregiver Caroline (Kate Hudson) takes a job at a remote country estate in Louisiana, she finds herself drawn into a sultry, unsettling mystery. She is tasked with caring for a paralyzed man (John Hurt) who lost the ability to speak following a stroke. His chilling wife (Gena Rowlands) appears to be hiding something regarding the cause of the stroke. As Caroline begins to investigate the house's history, she uncovers horrifying details about its past and present inhabitants—secrets in which dark magic seems to play a recurring role. Her quest for answers spirals into a nightmare that turns her own reality upside down.

DWAALSPOOR (2025)
After a long shift, police officers Kim and Jeroen are dispatched to the remote property of Bert and Clarissa van Zittaert. The elderly couple has reported hearing ominous sounds around the house. What begins as a routine call quickly turns into a terrifying discovery that challenges their deepest convictions.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
Hidde de Visser is a Dutch writer and filmmaker with a distinct preference for genre storytelling. He writes from a place of human emotion; his work centers on psychology and character-driven narratives, focusing on what happens when feelings, fears, and conflicts remain unspoken. His films demand attention and engagement, trusting the viewer to piece the connections together. Nicholas Kaiden is a Dutch film director, producer, screenwriter, and editor. Nick de Vries, his real name, is a graduate of two film programs and holds a strong affinity for the horror genre. That love began when he saw *Ju-on: The Grudge* at the age of eight. Kaiden's directing style is often characterized by psychological tension and visual absurdity.

Direction
Iain Softley
Cast
Kate Hudson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy Bryant
Duration
104 min
Year
2005
Country
United States, Germany
Language
English, French
  • Content rating: Watch out with children under 12
  • Content rating: Violence
  • Content rating: Fear

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