Skinned

A young woman named Liesel is kidnapped and subjected to horrific torture, including being flayed alive and forced to wear her own skin as a mask. The film follows her struggle for survival and revenge against her captors. It delves into themes of survival, identity, and the gruesome consequences of extreme violence.

Skinned is a graphic and disturbing horror film that aims for shock value. While it garnered attention for its extreme premise and gore, critical reception was largely divided, with many acknowledging its technical aspects but condemning its excessive brutality and lack of substantial narrative depth. Audience reactions often mirrored this split, appreciating the visceral horror elements while finding the film overly gratuitous.

• Praised for its commitment to extreme gore and visceral horror.
• Criticized for its gratuitous violence and lack of compelling plot.
• Deemed a difficult watch by many due to its disturbing subject matter.

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The film's director, Andrew van den Houten, is also known for directing other horror films like 'The Woman' and 'The Lost.'