Skinned Deep, an American Slasher film by Gabriel Bartalos and released in 2004, is highly recommended for those who are fans of the horror genre. The Rockwell family becomes lost on the highway and winds in a bizarre family, which leads to. This particular family is made up of a mother and three sons, who are known as Brain, Plates, and Surgeon General (Jason Dugre and Warwick Davis respectively) (Kurt Carley). As the story develops, it becomes evident 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 movie due to its extravagant set pieces and costumes, its funny moments, and the rapid-fire editing. The humor and speed of the movie were praised by the writer for Variety, Dennis Harvey, who described the movie as "funny but also a bit repetitive." 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 the special effects, its aesthetic that is reminiscent of 80s style, and fast pace, Ryan Larson of Bloody Disgusting has described it as "one of the most completely bizarre horror films in the 2000s."
The small budget this film had wasn't enough to keep Bartalos from creating a frightening movie in the style of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre or The Hills Have Eyes. Instead, he came up with the science fiction/slasher combo that's totally illogical not to mention completely 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good choice for horror lovers who are looking for something different to watch despite the film's budget being low and outdated special effects which could (Skinned Deep horror film review) put off certain viewers. After the first half an minute, that is an identical version of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The film takes a strange turn that makes an original film in the horror genre of 2000s. This helps the film earn its status as one of the top horror films of the genre. This is a film about horror that will stay with you due to its distinctive style and a bizarre ensemble that features the crazy plate-throwing person known as Plates and the Surgeon General.
The most well-known aspects from Skinned Deep are the various creature designs and effects that were made use of throughout the movie. Bartalos who works in the field of visual effects, conjures up an ensemble with a variety of fascinating and bizarre personalities and then brings those characters alive. The characters, from the terrifying plates that are thrown at you to the deadly Surgeon General, all possess their own unique appearances and personalities that are reflected in their respective designs. Incredible effort was put into both the clothes and makeup which are the major reason for the film's otherworldly atmosphere.
The movie's use of realistic effects, music influenced by the 1980s, and a vivid color palette create a unique nostalgic ambience. While also providing something new to the horror genre, it pays tribute to certain of the most iconic films from the history of the subgenre.
Despite the fact that its story has been written before, it's the implementation that is its strengths lie. The audience is kept on their toes by the bartalos-created universe because it's both exciting and a bit bizarre. There's no time to relax between the many attacks of violence and chaos that are scheduled to take place.
Most people won't appreciate Skinned Deep. It's bizarre, creepy and even strange at times. It's truly bizarre. The horror enthusiasts who are keen to watch one that takes innovative risks in the genre must be sure to check it out. Skinned Deep is able to distinguish itself from other horror movies because it is based on an original concept and that Bartalos placed an emphasis on producing realistic effects.