# Locke & Key (2011)

> After a devastating loss, three Locke siblings inherit a mansion where magical keys unlock dangerous family secrets and a supernatural captive.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/224638

## Facts

- Runtime: 54 min
- Genres: TV Movie, Thriller, Drama
- Director: Mark Romanek
- Cast: Ksenia Solo, Jesse McCartney, Sarah Bolger, Nick Stahl, Mark Pellegrino, Skylar Gaertner, Harrison Thomas, Kevin Jiggetts
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1193126/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: eerie, tense, melancholic, rainy day, late night viewing

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