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noel27
Critic Noel Murray
rated 7

Pedro Almodóvar offers his own mad-scientist hybrid of the body-horror and kinky thriller genres, fusing David Cronenberg with Brian De Palma while keeping plenty of Almodóvar in the mix.

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hejsonja
Sonja
rated 1

Äcklig film med äckliga scener som gör ont i ögonen , se ej

3 years ago

Cast & Crew

Antonio Banderas
As Dr. Robert Ledgard
Agustín Almodóvar
As Agustín
Eduard Fernández
As Fulgencio
Marisa Paredes
As Marilia
Esther García
As Presenter (uncredited)
Elena Anaya
As Vera Cruz / Gal

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In "The Skin I Live In," a renowned plastic surgeon delves into the depths of obsession and the boundaries of ethics as he creates a groundbreaking synthetic skin. Living in his secluded mansion, he conducts chilling experiments on a mysterious woman who holds secrets that could unravel his twisted motives. As layers of deception unfold, both characters grapple with their pasts, entangled in themes of identity and vengeance. This haunting tale explores the extremes one might go to reclaim lost love and confront trauma. The film weaves together elements of horror, mystery, and psychological thriller to challenge perceptions of humanity itself. Prepare for a gripping journey that will keep you questioning reality until the final frame.

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The Skin I Live In was released in theaters on August 26, 2011.