The Reflecting Skin
1990·Movie·
·1h 35min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Sometimes terrible things happen quite naturally.
A young boy tries to cope with rural life circa 1950s and his fantasies become a way to interpret events. After his father tells him stories of vampires, he becomes convinced that the widow up the road is a vampire, and tries to find ways of discouraging his brother from seeing her.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily DysfunctionThe Human ConditionComing Of AgeGood Vs. EvilIsolationInnocence Lost
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSexual AwakeningSmall Town SecretsUnreliable NarratorSupernatural ElementsObsession And MadnessSummer Of DiscoveryRural GothicFriendship And Betrayal
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- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Philip Ridley, Dick Pope
Produced by:
Diane Roberts, Les Kimber, Ray Burdis
Composed by:
Nick Bicât
Cast
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