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Skinamarink

2023·Movie
1h 40min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, mystery, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Ambiguity10
  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Non-linear Narrative7

Style

Standout sound design and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Sound Centrality10
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

In this house...

Two children wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished.
Experimental HorrorUnsettling AtmospherePsychological NightmareAnalog AestheticChildhood TraumaAbstract NarrativeDream LogicMinimalist StorytellingSound-Driven Experience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Skinamarink

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Skinamarink legally?

Skinamarink is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Skinamarink worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Skinamarink rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Skinamarink?

1 h 40 min

Skinamarink runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Skinamarink?

Critics69
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate Skinamarink higher (69) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Skinamarink a box office hit?

Budget$15,000
Box office$2 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $15,000 to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 142.1 times its budget.

What language is Skinamarink in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Skinamarink?

39ARATAUBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDKEC+25

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Skinamarink in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Skinamarink use?

Jump ScareBig BadThe Night That Never EndsHope SpotMind ScrewImprobable Infant SurvivalEvil Sounds DeepLeave the Camera RunningDarkness Equals DeathSurreal HorrorMinimalist CastDrone of Dreadand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for Skinamarink, including Jump Scare, Big Bad, The Night That Never Ends.