Skinned Deep, an American thriller directed by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004, is highly recommended to those who love who enjoy the genre horror. The Rockwell family is lost along the highway and winds being stranded with an eccentric family, which leads to. This particular family is made up of a mother and three sons who go by the names of Brain, Plates, and Surgeon General (Jason Dugre and Warwick Davis respectively) (Kurt Carley). The story gets more complicated, it becomes apparent that the family's members are engaged in illegal activities and poses an imminent threat to the family of the Rockwells. This discovery is no surprise.
Skinned Deep is an unforgettable horror movie due to its extravagant set pieces and costumes, its funny moments, and the rapid-fire editing. The comedy and speed of the film were lauded by the critic for Variety, Dennis Harvey, who described the film as "funny and extremely repetitive." Yet, Steve Barton of Dread Central gave the film 2.5 stars, noting the excessive use of cliches from the past and monotonous narrative as reasons behind his rating. Due to its special effects, an aesthetic that is reminiscent of 80s style, and fast speed, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting declared it "one among the best and completely outrageous horror films from the decade."
The slim budget that the film was made on was likely to hinder Bartalos from creating a horror film that resembled The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or The Hills Have Eyes. Instead, he created this slasher/science-fiction combo that is totally incomprehensible on top of being completely off the mark. Bartalos's previously worked on the special effects for the well-known horror films such as "Frankenhooker" as well as "Brain Damage" prior to working on "Skinned deep" is evidence of his penchant for the absurd.
Skinned Deep is a good choice for those who want something new to enjoy, despite its low budget and dated special effects, that might turn off some viewers. After the initial half hour, which seems like an exact copy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The film is then taken on unexpected turns, which makes some of the greatest horror films from the decade. This is what helps the film gain its spot among the top films in the genre. This is a horror film that will remain with you because of its peculiar tone and quirky ensemble that includes the crazy plate-throwing guy known as Plates and the Surgeon General.
The most well-known elements from Skinned Deep are the various creature design and effects applied throughout the film. Bartalos who works in the department of visual effects, conjures up an ensemble of bizarre and terrifyingly fascinating people and brings their characters back to life. The characters, from the threatening plate-throwing Plates through the armed Surgeon General, each possess their own unique appearances and personas, which reflect in their design. The effort put into both the makeup and clothes, which is primarily responsible of the film's fantastical atmosphere.
The film's use and use of realistic effects, music that was an influence of the 1980s and a vibrant color palette make up the film's distinctive nostalgic feel. In addition, (horror movie Skinned Deep) while creating something new in the genre of horror It pays homage to some of the most renowned movies in the history of the subgenre.
Despite having a narrative that has been written before, it's the implementation that is its strengths lie. The audience is always on guard by the world created by Bartalos since it is both wild and a bit bizarre. There's no time to rest your breath between the numerous instances of violence and destruction occurring.
It's possible that no one will appreciate Skinned Deep. It's eerie, peculiar, and even strange at times. It's completely bizarre. If you are a horror fan and are interested in watching the kind of film that takes imaginative opportunities within the genre should at least take a look. Skinned Deep is able to stand out from the other horror films due to the fact that it was created from an original concept and that the director, Bartalos, placed prioritization on creating realistic effects.