Under the Skin
Director: Jonathan Glazer
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, Lynsey Taylor Mackay
PlotIn a mysterious and cold setting, an alien entity inhabits the body of a woman and begins to drive around Scotland, luring unsuspecting men into her van. These men are seduced and subsequently led to an eerie, abandoned building where they meet an unimaginable fate. The woman, whose intentions seem initially inscrutable, carries out her routine with calculated indifference, seamlessly blending into the human environment.
As she continues her disturbing mission, the alien begins to experience moments of curiosity about human life. Encounters with different individuals gradually lead her to question her own identity and purpose on Earth. This growing sense of self-awareness disrupts her once unwavering resolve, causing her to diverge from her original path. What unfolds is a haunting journey into self-discovery and the darker aspects of human nature, culminating in a series of events that are both profound and deeply unsettling.
Writers: Walter Campbell, Jonathan Glazer, Michel Faber
Release Date: 18 Apr 2014
Runtime: 108 min
Rating: R
Country: United Kingdom, Switzerland, United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
A visually arresting and wholly original film with strong video and audio quality, 'Under the Skin' is complex, haunting, and a must-watch, though it lacks essential commentary tracks.
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