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Painted Skin

2008Movie1 h 43 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

An eerie, intriguing fantasy movie about fantasy and history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Painted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely, youthful appearance. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun) 'rescues' her from a band of bandits and brings her home, trouble brews as the demon falls in love with the general.

Feels like

  • Chinese Folklore
  • Fox Spirit
  • Supernatural Romance
  • Historical Fantasy
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Intrigue & Betrayal
  • Haunting Music Score

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Gordon Chan
Written by
Gordon Chan, Lau Ho-Leung, Abe Kwong Man-Wai
Produced by
Xiao Kai, Hong Pang

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Facts

September 25, 2008 · 1 h 43 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 25, 2008
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China, Singapore
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Painted Skin?"

Questions about Painted Skin

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Where can I stream Painted Skin?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Painted Skin worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Painted Skin good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Painted Skin scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Painted Skin in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.