Under the Skin
- 1997
- 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.6K
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A woman explores her sexuality to cope with the passing of her mother, leading her to profound revelations about herself and the people closest to her.A woman explores her sexuality to cope with the passing of her mother, leading her to profound revelations about herself and the people closest to her.A woman explores her sexuality to cope with the passing of her mother, leading her to profound revelations about herself and the people closest to her.
- Awards
- 7 wins & 3 nominations
Lisa Millett
- Sylvia
- (as Lisa Millet)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaDirector Adler based her ideas for the script on forensic psychiatrist Estela Weldon's book "Mother Madonna Whore" which argues that, whereas men externalize their grieving processes through anger, women internalize them via paths which can incorporate such extreme reactions as mutilation and promiscuity.
- Quotes
Rose Kelly: You all right then?
Iris Kelly: Yeah. Are you?
Rose Kelly: Yeah, I'm fine. Are you sure you're okay?
Iris Kelly: Yeah.
Rose Kelly: You look like a slut.
Iris Kelly: Thank you.
- ConnectionsFeatured in A Bigger Picture: A Look at the British Film Industry of the 90's (2006)
Featured review
Realistic and disturbing
Under the Skin is the story of Iris, a young woman who goes off the rail into drink and promiscuity following her mother's death. What follows is a very unpleasant viewing experience, as this character destroys every solid relationship she has around her as a result of her self destructive behaviour. The film is very well acted by all involved, and the director should be commended for maintaining a state of realism without being (to) graphic. One scene in particular did genuinely shock me. Overall, if you're in the mood for a depressing ride watching someone disintegrate into sex and alcoholism, well acted, scripted and directed then it will be worth a watch, but ultimately it may prove a bit too much.
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- May 26, 2006
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $140,254
- Gross worldwide
- $140,254
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