Burning Skin
Burning Skin

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Burning Skin

1972
Movie
67 min
Japanese

Shimako Yano once caused an accident in the car she was driving and left her husband, Kazuhiko, who was a passenger in the car, impotent, and she lives a life of frustration every day.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Arthur Allan SeidelmanGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, seeking refuge from her past, accepts a job as a housekeeper for a mysterious and reclusive couple. As she delves deeper into their isolated world, she uncovers disturbing secrets and finds herself entangled in their dangerous games. The line between reality and paranoia blurs as she struggles to escape their control.

Critical Reception

Burning Skin was a little-seen film that garnered minimal critical attention upon its release. Reviews were generally lukewarm, with some critics noting its unsettling atmosphere but others finding its plot convoluted and underdeveloped. It remains a relatively obscure entry in the thriller genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a plot that became increasingly difficult to follow.

  • Brenda Vaccaro's performance was often cited as a highlight amidst the film's weaknesses.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Burning Skin' is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize audience reception.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote area, contributing to its isolated and eerie feel, though this also made production challenging.

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