Under the Skin

An alien entity inhabits the body of a young woman, Laura, in Scotland. She drives around in a van, luring lonely men into a mysterious trap. As she continues her predatory mission, she begins to experience human emotions and empathy, leading her to question her own existence and purpose.

Under the Skin was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its atmospheric tension, Scarlett Johansson's performance, and its unique, thought-provoking approach to science fiction. Some critics found its slow pace and ambiguity challenging, but the majority lauded its artistic merit and unsettling power.

• Praised for its haunting atmosphere and Scarlett Johansson's mesmerizing performance.

• Commended for its innovative and unsettling take on the alien invasion and existential themes.

• Noted for its challenging, non-traditional narrative structure and visual style.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's unique artistic vision and Scarlett Johansson's performance, though some found the plot abstract and the pacing slow.

Nominated for Best Actress at the London Film Critics Circle Awards (Scarlett Johansson).

Many of the non-actor 'victims' Scarlett Johansson's character interacts with in the film were unaware they were being filmed, adding to the documentary-like realism of certain scenes.