Skinned Deep, an American horror film written and directed by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004, should be highly recommended to lovers that love the horror genre. The Rockwell family becomes lost on the road and ends being stranded with an eccentric family, which leads to. This particular family is made up of a mom and her three sons who go by the names Brain, Plates, and Surgeon General (Jason Dugre and Warwick Davis respectively) (Kurt Carley). As the story develops, it becomes clear that the family has been involved in illegal activity and presents an imminent threat to the family of the Rockwells. This revelation comes as no surprise.
Skinned Deep is an unforgettable horror movie due to the extravagant set pieces, its comedic moments, and the rapid-fire editing. The speed and comedy of the film were highly praised by the reviewer from Variety, Dennis Harvey, who described the film as "funny and very repetitive." The reviewer, however Steve Barton of Dread Central was only able to give the film 2.5 stars, pointing out its repetition of old-fashioned cliches as well as predictable plot as reasons for his rating. Due to its special effectsand aesthetic that evokes the 1980s, and the frenzied the pace, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting described it as "one among the best and outrageous horror films from the decade."
The limited budget that the film was made on was going to prevent Bartalos from creating a horror film that had the look of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or The Hills Have Eyes. Instead, he invented a science fiction/slasher combination that's totally illogical and completely off the wall. The fact that Bartalos previously worked on special effects for the well-known horror films such as "Frankenhooker" as well as "Brain Damage" prior to collaborating on "Skinned Deep" is evidence of his love for the absurd.
Skinned Deep is a good alternative for horror fans who are looking for something different to watch, despite the film's modest budget and outdated special effects that could turn off certain viewers. After the initial half time, which appears to be it's a straight copy of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre however, the film takes on a strange turn that makes It one of most unique horror films in the 2000s. It helps earn its spot as one of one of the best horror films. This is a horror film that will remain with you because of its unique tone and the bizarre cast that includes the insane plate-throwing character known as Plates and the Surgeon General.
The most memorable aspects to Skinned Deep are the various creature concepts and effects put into use throughout the movie. Bartalos, who works in the field of visual effects, conjures up an ensemble of bizarre and frighteningly intriguing individuals and then brings the characters to life. The characters, ranging from the deadly plate-throwing Plates through the armed Surgeon General, each have their own distinct look and personas, which are reflected in their respective styles. Incredibly effort was invested in the costumes and make-up and this is the key factor for the film's bizarre atmosphere.
The film's use of realistic effects, music that was heavily influenced by the 80s, and a vivid color palette add to the film's distinct nostalgic ambience. While also providing something new to the horror genre it pays tribute to many of the most well-known filmmaking in the history of this subgenre.
Despite having a narrative that has been tried before, the film's implementation is where its strengths lie. (Skinned Deep review) The audience is always on guard by the universe created by Bartalos due to its being both unpredictably and bizarre. There's not much time to catch your breath in between the many violent and chaotic events which are expected to occur.
The majority of people may not enjoy Skinned Deep. It's mysterious, bizarre as well as a bit bizarre at times. It's extremely bizarre. For those who want to check out a film that takes creative risk in this genre should absolutely take a look. Skinned Deep is able to be distinguished from other horror movies because it is inspired by an original concept and also that Bartalos placed an emphasis on creating realistic effects.