Skinned Deep, an American slasher film directed by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004 is highly recommended to fans and horror fans. The Rockwell family is lost on the road and ends being stranded with an eccentric family. The household consists of a mother as well as her 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 is engaged in illegal activities and poses the risk to the Rockwells. This is not a surprise.
Skinned Deep is an unforgettable horror film thanks to the extravagant set pieces, comedy moments, as well as its rapid-fire cutting. Its humor and pace of the movie were appreciated by the reviewer of Variety, Dennis Harvey, who described the film as "funny as well as perversely repetitive." The reviewer, however Steve Barton of Dread Central only awarded the movie 2.5 starsand pointed out the repetition of old-fashioned cliches as well as repetitive narrative as reasons for his rating. Because of its special effects, the aesthetic that evokes the 1980s, as well as its exuberant rapid-fire pacing, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting described it as "one that is among the top bizarre horror films in the decade."
The low budget this film had wasn't enough to keep Bartalos from creating a thriller movie in the style of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or The Hills Have Eyes. Instead, he came up with the science fiction/slasher combo that's totally unintelligible, not to mention completely off the wall. The fact that Bartalos had prior experience working on effects of well-known horror movies like "Frankenhooker" or "Brain Damage" prior to collaborating 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 that could turn off certain viewers. After the first half an time, which appears to be an exact replica of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, the film takes something different that makes them one the most innovative horror films (Skinned Deep horror) released in the 2000s. This makes the film more likely to earn its place as one of some of the finest in the genre. It's a film of horror that you will remember due to its unique tone and the bizarre cast that includes the bizarre plate-throwing man known as Plates and the Surgeon General.
One of the most talked about aspects from Skinned Deep are the various creature design and effects applied throughout the film. Bartalos who works in the field of visual effects creation, conjures up an ensemble of intriguing and bizarre individuals and then brings their characters back to life. The characters, ranging from the dangerous 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 that is the primary reason of the film's fantastical atmosphere.
The use in the film of realistic effects, music that was strongly influenced by the 80s and a vibrant color palette make up the film's distinctive nostalgic vibe. In addition, while creating something new in the genre of horror and paying homage to some of the most iconic films from the genre's history.
Although the story has been tried before, the way in which the film is executed is where its strengths lie. The audience is continuously on edge due to the bartalos-created universe because it is both unpredictable and a bit bizarre. There won't be much time to get your breath back between the many acts of violence and mayhem that are scheduled to take place.
Many people don't like Skinned Deep. It's weird, strange and sometimes bizarre at times. It's quite bizarre. But, those who are looking to see an original film that takes risks within the category should surely take a peek. Skinned Deep is able to stand out from other horror movies because it is basing itself on an original concept and also that Bartalos placed an emphasis on creating realistic effects.