Was Skinned Deep (horror) gold?

Skinned Deep, an American movie that screams directed by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004, is highly recommended to all fans and horror fans. The Rockwell family gets lost on the highway and winds finding themselves in an unorthodox family as a result. This household is made up of a mother and three sons, who are known by the name of Brain, Plates, and Surgeon General (Jason Dugre and Warwick Davis respectively) (Kurt Carley). As the story continues, it becomes evident that the family members are involved in illegal activities and poses the risk to the Rockwells. The revelation is no surprise.

Skinned Deep is an unforgettable horror film because of its extravagant set pieces and costumes, its humorous moments, and its quick-cutting. The speed and comedy of the film were lauded by the reviewer from Variety, Dennis Harvey, who described the movie as "funny as well as perversely repetitive." It was however noted that Steve Barton of Dread Central gave the film 2.5 stars, citing the frequent use of old fashioned cliches and an uninspired narrative as motives for his rating. Due to the special effects, its aesthetic that evokes the 1980s, and the frenzied rapid-fire pacing, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting declared it "one of the most absurd horror films of the 2000s."



The poor budget that the film was able to get was not enough to keep Bartalos from creating a horror film in the manner of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or The Hills Have Eyes. Instead, he invented a science fiction/slasher combination that's completely unintelligible plus it's completely off the wall. The fact that Bartalos had prior experience working on special effects for well-known horror films like "Frankenhooker" or "Brain Damage" prior to his involvement in "Skinned deep" is proof of his penchant for the bizarre.

Skinned Deep is a good choice for horror fans who want something new to enjoy, despite its limited budget and dated special effects, which could put off certain viewers. After the initial half hour, which seems like an exact copy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The film then takes on an unorthodox turn that makes It one of most unique horror films in the decade. This is what helps the film gain its place among one of the best horror films. This is a horror film that will stay with you due to its unique tone and bizarre cast, which includes the eccentric plate-throwing maniac known as Plates and the Surgeon General.

The most memorable aspects of Skinned Deep are the various creature concepts and effects put into use throughout the film. Bartalos who is a specialist in the field of visual effects, conjures up an ensemble with a variety of fascinating and bizarre individuals and then brings they to life. The characters, from the deadly plate-throwing Plates through the armed Surgeon General, possess their own unique appearances and personalities, which are reflected in their respective style of clothing. It was a huge effort to create both the make-up and clothing which is the principal reason of the film's fantastical atmosphere.



The use of realistic effects, music that was inspired by the 1980s and a vibrant color palette contribute to the film's distinctive nostalgic ambience. In addition, while making a fresh contribution to the horror genre it pays homage several of the most memorable films in the subgenre's history.

Despite having a narrative that has been done before it's the implementation that is its strengths are. The viewers are kept on their toes by the world created by Bartalos since it is both wild and bizarre. There's no time for you to breathe between the many incidents of violence and chaos that are scheduled to take place.



Most people won't appreciate Skinned Deep. It's weird, strange and sometimes bizarre at times. It's really bizarre. But, those who are interested in watching something that is taking creative (Decker Shado horror movie) risks in the genre must consider giving it a shot. Skinned Deep is able to be distinguished from other horror films due to the fact that it was based on an original concept and that Bartalos placed an emphasis on creating realistic effects.