Second Skin
Second Skin

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Second Skin

2006
Movie
45 min
French

It’s summer. Peter is seventeen years old. He slips away from the family home to get together with his friends. Beside a river, the teenagers play at scaring each other. It is the day of the accident.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users88%
Director: Juan Carlos FresnadilloGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman returns to her childhood home after receiving a mysterious phone call. She discovers a dark secret about her past and a series of unsettling events that unfold around her. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a disturbing truth that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, praised for its suspenseful atmosphere, compelling performances, and shocking twists. Critics noted its effective use of psychological horror and its ability to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intricate plot and unsettling suspense.

  • Belén Rueda's performance as the protagonist is widely lauded.

  • The film's twists and turns keep viewers guessing until the very end.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a gripping and well-crafted thriller, appreciating its clever storytelling and the strong emotional impact of its narrative. Many highlighted the surprise endings as a major strength.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Intacto', but it was changed to 'Second Skin' for international distribution.

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