''CrossBones'' is a 2005 American horror film about the curse of a deadly

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being unleashed upon

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contestants. The film is directed by Daniel Zirilli who also co-wrote and co-produced it.

Plot summary

A group of people decide to be a part of a reality television show based around a treasure hunt on an island. Whichever contestant is lucky wins the ultimate prize. Unbeknownst to the contestants, an ancient curse from the ghostly pirate

Blackbeard Edward Teach (alternatively spelled Edward Thatch, – 22 November 1718), better known as Blackbeard, was an English pirate who operated around the West Indies and the eastern coast of Britain's North American colonies. Little is known abou ...

exists on the island. They unwittingly unleash the curse which results in a bloodbath.

Partial cast

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as Blackbeard * Mayra Soto as Serena * Hardy-Ames Hill as Tony * Jessie Camacho as Audra * Joe Jones as Martin * J. Shin as Greedy G. * Merlynne Williams as Melissa * Kevin Hawke as Scott * Kristin Ellich as Tris * John Sanzari as Gus

Release

The

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was released in Full Frame format with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround audio formats for English viewing. There are English and Spanish subtitles. The special features are a photo gallery, a behind the scenes documentary, trailers for other Lion's Gate releases, and a commentary track.

Reception

Mitchell Hattaway of '' DVD Verdict'' wrote a negative review that concluded with "Bottom line: ''Cross Bones'' blows." Jon Condit of '' Dread Central'' said that the film seems to be a mix of the worst pirate films ever made, but stated that "one must admire the filmmaker's faith and exuberance in his project". J. Read of ''Monsters At Play'' said that the film started out well enough, but turned into a clichéd film.

References

External links

* * {{Rotten tomatoes, crossbones 2005 films 2005 horror films American supernatural horror films American ghost films 2000s supernatural horror films Pirate films 2000s English-language films Films directed by Daniel Zirilli 2000s American films