Under the Skin

An extraterrestrial being, disguised as a human woman, drives around Scotland in a van, luring lonely men into a mysterious trap. As she continues her predatory mission, she begins to experience human emotions and an existential crisis, leading her to question her purpose and identity.

Under the Skin received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its atmospheric direction, Scarlett Johansson's performance, and its unique, unsettling approach to science fiction. Critics praised its challenging themes and striking visuals, though some found its slow pace and ambiguity alienating.

• Praised for its bold, artful, and unnerving atmosphere.

• Scarlett Johansson delivers a mesmerizing and transformative performance.

• Its abstract narrative and deliberate pacing are challenging yet rewarding.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's originality, visual style, and Scarlett Johansson's performance. However, some found the plot sparse and the overall experience unsettling or difficult to connect with.

Nominated for Best Film at the British Independent Film Awards. Won Best Director and Best Actress for Scarlett Johansson at the London Film Critics Circle Awards.

Many of the non-actor "victims" in the film were genuine members of the public who were unaware they were being filmed, with Scarlett Johansson interacting with them in character.