Skinned Deep, an American Slasher film by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004 is highly recommended for fans and horror fans. The Rockwell family is lost on the road and ends up staying with an oddball family. This family is comprised of a mom and 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 clear that the family members are involved in illegal activities, and is a risk to the Rockwells. This revelation comes as no surprise.
Skinned Deep is an unforgettable thriller due to its over-the-top set pieces the funny moments and its fast-paced cutting. The humor and the speed of the film were lauded by the reviewer from Variety, Dennis Harvey, who described the movie as "funny and perversely repetitious." It was however noted that Steve Barton of Dread Central only gave the movie 2.5 stars, noting its 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 1980sand frantic pace, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting said it was "one some of the greatest and silly horror films released in the decade."
The tiny budget that it was running was going to prevent Bartalos from making a scary 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 like "Frankenhooker" as well as "Brain Damage" before working on "Skinned Deep" is proof of his love for the fantastical.
Skinned Deep is a good option for those who are seeking something different to see, despite its modest budget and old-fashioned special effects which might turn off some viewers. After the initial half hourthat feels like an exact copy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The film is then taken on an unorthodox turn that makes It one of most unique horror films in the decade. The film is able to earn its spot among the top films in the genre. The film is a slasher film that will remain with you because of its unique tone and bizarre cast, which features the crazy plate-throwing person known as Plates and the Surgeon General.
The most well-known aspects of Skinned Deep are the various creature styles and effects employed throughout the movie. Bartalos, who works in the art of creating visual effects, conjures up an ensemble that is a collection of bizarre and horrifyingly interesting characters, and then brings they to life. The characters, ranging from the deadly plate-throwing Plates to the armed Surgeon General, possess distinct appearances and personas, which reflect in their styles. The effort put into both the makeup and clothes that is the primary reason of the film's fantastical atmosphere.
The film's use and use of realistic effects, music that was an influence of the 1980s and vibrant color palette all add to the film's distinct nostalgic atmosphere. While providing something new to the horror genre The film pays tribute to many of the most well-known films in the subgenre's history.
Even though the story has been done before, its execution is where its strengths are. The viewers are continually on edge with the Bartalos universe because it's both unpredictable and bizarre. There will be little time for you to catch your breath in between the numerous incidents of violence and chaos that will take place.
Some people might not be able to appreciate Skinned Deep. It's weird, strange, and even strange at times. It's a bit bizarre. Horror fans who want to check out one that takes innovative Skinned Deep horror chances within the genre should at least take a look. Skinned Deep is able to differentiate itself from other horror movies due to the fact that it is inspired by an original concept and also because Bartalos put prioritization on creating realistic effects.