The Skeleton Key was released to theaters on August 12, 2005. It was filmed in New Orleans and Vacherie, Louisiana. The plantation home used for exteriors is Felicity Plantation in Vacherie. It’s open for tours, and has been used in numerous other productions including 12 Years a Slave and Roots.
Movie Location: Devereaux House
Filming Location: 3351 Louisiana Hwy 18, Vacherie, LA 70090
Date of Photos: May 2024
This last photo of the house is actually a facade they built at a separate to show the house in its heyday during the flashback, but I thought it was interesting to compare since the real house has been restored since filming.
Movie Location: Half Moon Restaurant
Filming Location: 1125 St. Mary Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Date of Photos: May 2024
Movie Location: Quality Wash & Dry
Filming Location: 511 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70114
Date of Photos: May 2024
The Opelousas Point Supermarket seen in the movie is right next to the dry cleaners location.
Movie Location: Jill’s Building
Filming Location: 1935 Sophie Wright Place, New Orleans, LA 70130
Date of Photos: May 2024
This is located just around the corner from the Half Moon restaurant also seen in the movie.
Movie Location: Gas Station
Filming Location: Sanchez Rd., Thibodeaux, LA 70301
Date of Photos: May 2024
The gas station was a set that was constructed at Sanchez Boat Landing and removed after filming was completed.
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