Synopsis
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
From Bloody Disgusting
Feb 27, 2024
Navigating the Controversial Gender Politics of Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘The Skin I Live In’ [Horror Queers Podcast]
I am Vicente. After kicking off February with discussions of Albert Lewin’s 1945 adaptation of The Portrait of Dorian G…
Apr 8, 2021
‘Eyes Without a Face’: Squeamishly Poetic Body Horror Even in the 21st Century
Spoilers ahead for Eyes Without a Face. Proceed at your own risk. A sleek and elegantly presented woman is seen behind …
Feb 12, 2021
Love Sick: 8 of Horror’s Most Twisted and Repulsive Romances
Sick of love? Consider this the Anti-Valentine’s Day round-up of horror movies guaranteed to put you off romance for a …
Trailer
Director & Writers
Pedro Almodóvar
Director
Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay
Thierry Jonquet
Novel
Cast
Elena Anaya
Vera Cruz / Gal
Marisa Paredes
Marilia
Jan Cornet
Vicente
Roberto Álamo
Zeca
Eduard Fernández
Fulgencio
José Luis Gómez
President of the Institute of Biotechnology
Blanca Suárez
Norma Ledgard
Susi Sánchez
Vicente's mother
Bárbara Lennie
Cristina
Antonio Banderas
Dr. Robert Ledgard
Discussion