Skinned Deep, an American movie that screams directed by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004 is highly recommended to those who love in the genre of horror. The Rockwell family wanders off on the road and ends being stranded with an eccentric family as a result. This particular family is made up of a mother with her three sons with the surnames Brain, Plates, and Surgeon General (Jason Dugre and Warwick Davis respectively) (Kurt Carley). As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the family is engaged in illegal activity and presents danger to the rockwells. This revelation comes as no surprise.
Skinned Deep is an unforgettable horror movie because of its extravagant set pieces, its comedic moments, and its lightning-fast cutting. The speed and comedy of the movie were appreciated 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 the special effects, its aesthetic that is reminiscent of the 1980s, and the frenzied speed, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting has described it as "one very funny and absurd horror films of the decade."
The tiny budget that the film received was not enough to keep Bartalos from making a scary film in the vein of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or The Hills Have Eyes. Instead, he made up the science fiction/slasher combo that is totally incomprehensible to say the least. It's also completely off the mark. Bartalos's prior experience working on special effects for the well-known horror films such as "Frankenhooker" and "Brain Damage" prior to collaborating on "Skinned deep" is proof of his love of the imaginative.
Skinned Deep is a good alternative for horror fans who want something different to see, despite the film's budget being low and outdated special effects, which may put off certain viewers. After the first half hourthat feels like something straight from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The film takes unexpected turns, which makes an original film in the horror genre of 2000s. It also helps the film secure its place as one of the top films in the genre. This is a horror movie which will stay with you because of its peculiar tone and bizarre cast, which is comprised of the plate-throwing madman known as Plates and the Surgeon General.
The most talked about elements to Skinned Deep are the various creature concepts and effects implemented throughout the film. Bartalos, who works in the realm of visual effects, conjures up an ensemble that is a collection of bizarre and horrifyingly interesting characters, and then brings their characters back to life. The characters, from the terrifying plate-throwing Plates , to the armed Surgeon General, all possess distinct (click now to view blog posts) appearances and personalities that reflect in their design. Incredible effort was put into making-up and clothing which is the main reason to create the film's unique atmosphere.
The use of realistic effects, music heavily influenced by the 80s, and vibrant colors all create a unique nostalgia-inducing atmosphere. In addition, while it brings something new to horror genre it pays homage some of the most famous filmmaking in the history of this subgenre.
Even though the story was previously written, the film's approach is where its strengths are. The audience is kept on their toes by the world created by Bartalos because it's both erratic and a bit bizarre. There won't be a lot of time to take a breath between the many incidents of violence and chaos that are scheduled to take place.
Everyone might not appreciate Skinned Deep. It's mysterious, bizarre or even weird at times. It's completely bizarre. However, horror fans who want to experience one that takes innovative risk in this genre should definitely give it a look. Skinned Deep is able to differentiate itself from other horror movies because it was basing itself on an original concept and that Bartalos put prioritization on creating realistic effects.