Skinned Deep, an American Slasher film, directed by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004, is highly recommended for lovers of the horror genre. The Rockwell family becomes lost on the highway and ends finding themselves in an unorthodox family, which leads to. This particular family is made up of a mother and three sons with the surnames Brain, Plates, and Surgeon General (Jason Dugre and Warwick Davis respectively) (Kurt Carley). As the story progresses it becomes apparent that the family's members are engaged in illegal activities and poses risks for the Rockwells. This discovery is no surprise.
Skinned Deep is an unforgettable horror flick due to the over-the-top sets, its funny moments, and the rapid-fire editing. The comedy and speed of the movie were praised by the writer for Variety, Dennis Harvey, who described the movie as "funny and perversely repetitious." In contrast, Steve Barton of Dread Central did not give the film 2.5 stars, noting its excessive use of cliches from the past and boring narrative as reasons behind his rating. Due to its special effects, an aesthetic that is reminiscent of 80s style, and fast speed, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting has described it as "one of the most completely bizarre horror films in the 2000s."
The low budget this film had wasn't enough to keep Bartalos from creating a thriller film in the vein of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or The Hills Have Eyes. Instead, he came up with an unorthodox science-fiction/slasher mix that's totally illogical along with being totally off the mark. The fact that Bartalos had prior experience working on special effects for the well-known horror films like "Frankenhooker" and "Brain Damage" prior to his involvement in "Skinned deep" is evidence of his love of the imaginative.
Skinned Deep is a good choice for horror lovers who are looking for something different to watch despite the film's budget being low and outdated special effects which may turn off (Decker Shado horror film) certain viewers. After the first half hour, which feels like something straight from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The film then takes an unexpected turn, making it one of the most original horror films of the 2000s. It also helps the film secure its spot as one of one of the best horror films. This is a scary film that is sure to stay with you due to its distinctive tone as well as its eccentric cast, which includes the crazy plate-throwing dude known as Plates and the Surgeon General.
The most recollected aspects from Skinned Deep are the various creature models and effects put into use throughout the film. Bartalos who is in the field of visual effects creation, conjures up an ensemble of frightening and fascinating characters, and then bring those characters alive. The characters, ranging from the dangerous plates that throw plates to the armored Surgeon General, all possess distinct appearances and personas, which reflect in their styles. It was a huge effort to create both the clothing and makeup that is the primary reason for the film's otherworldly atmosphere.
The use in the film of realistic effects, music that was strongly influenced by the 80s and a vibrant color palette make up the film's distinctive nostalgic vibe. In addition, while creating something new in the genre of horror the film pays homage to several of the most memorable movies in the history of the subgenre.
Despite having a narrative that has been written before, it's the implementation that is its strengths lie. The audience is always on guard by the bartalos-created universe because it's both exciting and a bit bizarre. There's no time to relax between the many act of violence, mayhem and violence that will be taking place.
Everyone might not appreciate Skinned Deep. It's eerie, peculiar, and even strange at times. It's very strange. However, horror fans who are interested in watching the kind of film that takes imaginative opportunities within the genre should at least take a look. Skinned Deep is able to make a mark among other horror movies because it was the result of an original idea and that Bartalos put prioritization on creating realistic effects.