Skinned Deep, an American Slasher film, directed by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004 is highly recommended to all fans of horror films. The Rockwell family gets lost on the road and ends finding themselves in an unorthodox family due to. This particular family is made up of a mom and her three sons, who are known as Brain, Plates, and Surgeon General (Jason Dugre and Warwick Davis respectively) (Kurt Carley). As the story progresses it becomes evident that the family members are involved in illegal activities and poses a risk to the Rockwells. This information isn't a surprise.
Skinned Deep is an unforgettable horror movie because of its extravagant set pieces and costumes, its funny moments, and its quick-cutting. Its humor and pace of the film were highly praised by the reviewer of Variety, Dennis Harvey, who described the movie as "funny and perversely repetitive." The reviewer, however Steve Barton of Dread Central did not give the film 2.5 stars, citing the frequent use of old fashioned cliches and an uninspired narrative as reasons for his rating. Due to its special effectsand aesthetic that evokes the 1980s, and the frenzied rapid-fire pacing, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting said it was "one of the most completely insane horror film of the decade."
The lack of funds that the film was able to get was not enough to keep Bartalos from creating a frightening film that resembled The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or The Hills Have Eyes. Instead, the filmmaker improvised an slasher/science fiction combination which is incomprehensible along with being totally off the wall. The fact that Bartalos previously worked on the special effects for well-known horror films like "Frankenhooker" along with "Brain Damage" prior to collaborating on "Skinned Deep" is evidence of his penchant for the bizarre.
Skinned Deep is a good choice for horror lovers who are seeking something new to enjoy, despite its limited budget and old-fashioned special effects which might turn off certain viewers. After the first half hour, which seems like an exact replica of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre It takes something different that makes an original film in the horror genre of 2000s. It helps earn its place among the most original horror films in the genre. It's a film of horror that will stick with you due to its distinctive style and the bizarre cast that includes the crazy plate-throwing guy known as Plates and the Surgeon General.
The most well-known aspects of Skinned Deep are the various creature designs and effects that were employed throughout the film. Bartalos who works in the realm of visual effects, conjures up an ensemble that is a collection of bizarre and horrifyingly interesting personalities and then brings their characters back to life. The characters, from the threatening plate-throwing Plates , to the armed Surgeon General, all come with their own unique looks and personalities, which reflect in their appearances and designs. An incredible amount of effort went into both the clothes and makeup and this is the key factor for the film's bizarre atmosphere.
The film's use of realistic effects, music that was an influence of the 1980s and vibrant color palette all make up the film's distinctive nostalgia-inducing atmosphere. While creating something new in the horror genre the film pays homage to many of the most well-known filmmaking in the history of this subgenre.
Although the story has been done before, the way in which the film is executed is where its strengths are. The audience is constantly on the edge of their seats by the universe created by Bartalos because it is both unpredictable and a bit bizarre. There won't be a lot of time to (Decker Shado horror) breathe between the many incidents of violence and chaos that will be taking place.
Most people won't appreciate Skinned Deep. It's weird, strange or even weird at times. It's extremely bizarre. For those who are interested in watching one that takes innovative chances within the genre should definitely give it a look. Skinned Deep is able to be distinguished from other horror movies due to the fact that it was inspired by an original concept and that Bartalos placed emphasis on the production of realistic effects.