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Skinamarink

IFC Midnight | Release Date: January 13, 2023

5.1	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 56 Ratings

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10

saxboychair2Jan 18, 2023

Fascinating movie with many interesting ideas and elements. Felt like being in a dream

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7

PanchogulJan 19, 2023

Si la gente en Tik Tok llama a esto una de las películas más aterradoras que existen es porque algo no anda bien tomando en cuenta que la gente de allí carece de criterio formado.

En cuanto a la película en sí, es muy pesada de ver, dura 100Si la gente en Tik Tok llama a esto una de las películas más aterradoras que existen es porque algo no anda bien tomando en cuenta que la gente de allí carece de criterio formado.

En cuanto a la película en sí, es muy pesada de ver, dura 100 minutos que se sienten eternos y a los 45 minutos ya estaba vencido por la impaciencia. La monotonía salta a la vista hasta en los momentos de escaso diálogo.

El terror radica en sentirte aislado en completa oscuridad en tu propia casa como si estuvieras teniendo una pesadilla de la que no puedes despertar y hay que estar muy atento para poder notarlo, por lo que no es una película para el espectador promedio.

Lo mejor logrado es el sonido, en especial las voces de los personajes que suenan de manera bien peculiar.

Lo peor para mi fue el efecto de grano en la imagen que se me hizo exagerado sumándole además los filtros vintage de instagram que parecen haber usado. También la relación de aspecto usada no me pareció la adecuada para una película como esta, una tipo 1:66:1 o 1:19:1.… Expand

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8

alejandro970May 17, 2023

From the horror genre, it must be understood that it is one of those that plays with the patience of the viewer. Here they resort to the trick of fear of the dark, this time with children. Depending on the viewer himself, it can be a pleasantFrom the horror genre, it must be understood that it is one of those that plays with the patience of the viewer. Here they resort to the trick of fear of the dark, this time with children. Depending on the viewer himself, it can be a pleasant surprise or a disappointment. I lean towards the first.… Expand

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8

InjuredDriverJul 12, 2023

Well, it's definitely safe to say that I've never seen another movie like Skinamarink. I didn't know much about the movie going into it other than a lot of people hated it and some people said they liked it. I saw the Blu-ray steelbook onWell, it's definitely safe to say that I've never seen another movie like Skinamarink. I didn't know much about the movie going into it other than a lot of people hated it and some people said they liked it. I saw the Blu-ray steelbook on sale at Walmart and decided to pick it up and give it a try. I'm glad I did because honestly this was an experience like I've never had watching a movie. It's very experimental in the way that it's shot and the way that the story is told. You really don't see any of the characters faces throughout the entire film, and much of the dialogue is so inaudible that it's given to you with subtitles. Much of the film is just focused on the negative spaces within the house. Whenever a character is in a camera shot you usually only see their legs or maybe the back of their head. The rest of the time the camera is looking at corners in a hallway, the top of door frames, a pitch black hallway, a stuffed animal hiding in the darkness underneath the couch, Lego sets on a rug, or TV playing old classic cartoons. I think the majority of people will find this movie absolutely boring, however I think there are certain horror fans who will understand what this movie is trying to do and be absolutely terrified by it. I consume a lot of horror content, and I don't find much of it to be "scary", but rather just thrilling, or chilling, or disturbing... but not "scary". The last movie I watched that actually somewhat frightened me was Oculus... That is until Skinamarink. What this movie does is cause you to question what you're seeing when the camera is focused down a dark hallway and the film grain is going absolutely wild. Your mind starts to fill in the blanks and you start to wonder if there's actually something moving, or something staring back at you, just behind the veil of blackness on the screen. Don't misunderstand me, plenty of creepy things do happen in the movie that are perfectly visible, however there is so much of a focus on the black negative space within the house, and your mind starts to fill in the blanks. This is not a jump scare movie, this is a psychological stress test. It's less of a popcorn flick that makes you jump in your seat and closer to your mind stretching thin during the peak of a bad acid trip. I'm a 33 year old adult who is pretty desensitized to scary movies. Very few horror movies have me freaked out after I finish watching the movie... Honest to God this one did. I watched it by myself late at night in my apartment alone, and when it was all over and I turned off my TV, I found myself checking the corners of my apartment as they sat in blackness while I attempted to go to bed. What the director attempted to achieve with the unconventional filming and story presentation absolutely worked on me. Will most audiences get it? Will most audiences make it past the first 20 minutes before turning it off in boredom? Probably not.… Expand

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10

Spooky_PookieJan 29, 2023

Destined to become a horror classic. Genuinely the scariest movie I have ever seen, and also one of the best. A masterpiece.

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9

CineasteFemmeFeb 15, 2023

I've seen this four times and even though I don't go out of my way to yelp, I still feel chills shivering down my spine each watch now. It's definitely not for everyone, but the film is effective in making something so iconic as a houseI've seen this four times and even though I don't go out of my way to yelp, I still feel chills shivering down my spine each watch now. It's definitely not for everyone, but the film is effective in making something so iconic as a house sinister and menacing.… Expand

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10

RIbbotreviewFeb 17, 2023

This movie is what horror should be 100%. I was always on my toes and was not disappointed.
while most horror movies are predictable this movie is so godamn weird that when it all clicks in your brain you feel like a GOD. if you are a fan ofThis movie is what horror should be 100%. I was always on my toes and was not disappointed.
while most horror movies are predictable this movie is so godamn weird that when it all clicks in your brain you feel like a GOD. if you are a fan of the analog horror stuff you can find on YouTube PLEASE WATCH THIS.… Expand

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9

laur_650Jul 25, 2023

the only movie I will ever fully remember its a breath of fresh air for the horror genre and while I love it I understand why some people don't it's very much meant to be more psychological and disturbing my only issue with it is it dose havethe only movie I will ever fully remember its a breath of fresh air for the horror genre and while I love it I understand why some people don't it's very much meant to be more psychological and disturbing my only issue with it is it dose have a lot of filler shots in the moment it helped me feel unnerved but a lot of the shots could be cut and it would have the same affect… Expand

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7

ReubenIsAGodJan 13, 2023

Movie is reallly slow. Not much actually happens. But once the genuine horror of the situation starts to sink-in it gets genuinely quite scary. I couldn't even really watch the whole film. It plays so heavily on primal fears of the dark andMovie is reallly slow. Not much actually happens. But once the genuine horror of the situation starts to sink-in it gets genuinely quite scary. I couldn't even really watch the whole film. It plays so heavily on primal fears of the dark and the disgusting feeling of proper isolation in liminal spaces. If you're wanting something that feels like a youtube ARG but has a sinking feeling of dread, totally recommended. (My brother and dad watched the movie, whilst I would sorta peak around the corner because it spooked me way too much)… Expand

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10

NoahLipseyJan 14, 2023

Skinamarink is a masterclass in ambient horror. Kyle Edward Ball displays his brand of minimalist cinematography to convey a horrifying tale of home intrusion. The fear of the unknown is amplified in this atmospheric hellscape by intricateSkinamarink is a masterclass in ambient horror. Kyle Edward Ball displays his brand of minimalist cinematography to convey a horrifying tale of home intrusion. The fear of the unknown is amplified in this atmospheric hellscape by intricate sound design, brilliant still-imagery, and perfect exposition. Skinamarink marks a turning point for horror films and will be talked about for years to come.… Expand

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9

jakeyjakeMay 4, 2023

Skinamarink is an analog horror film that is driven more by atmosphere than it is character or story. It is unnerving at times, downright terrifying in others, and has a great sense of depicting what it would be like to look through the lensSkinamarink is an analog horror film that is driven more by atmosphere than it is character or story. It is unnerving at times, downright terrifying in others, and has a great sense of depicting what it would be like to look through the lens of a young boy or girl with Nyctophobia. The only main detraction is the film's run length, it simply does not need to be an hour and 40 minutes to get its point across and be effective but it still does a good job of maintaining it's tension all throughout the length of the film.… Expand

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