Skin Creepers
Skin Creepers

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Skin Creepers

2018
Movie
86 min
German

Two unsuccessful filmmakers want to make a pornographic movie, but things go very wrong as their lead actress gets possessed by a demon.

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Ezra Claytan-JasperGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip discover that they are not alone in the woods. As they try to escape the terrifying creatures hunting them, they uncover a dark secret about the land they are trespassing on. The friends must battle for survival against the relentless predators and their own rising paranoia.

Critical Reception

Skin Creepers received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot derivative and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged its attempts at atmosphere, the film was largely criticized for its weak characters, predictable scares, and reliance on gore over substance. It failed to make a significant impact in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by some for its creepy atmosphere but criticized for its unoriginal plot.

  • Often found to be a generic creature-feature with little innovation.

  • The film's reliance on jump scares and gore was seen as a weakness by many reviewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Skin Creepers are scarce, but the general sentiment points to a forgettable horror experience with predictable tropes and a lack of compelling narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very low budget in a remote wooded area, contributing to its intended raw and isolated atmosphere.

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