
Skinamarink
dir. Kyle Edward Ball
59
7 sourcesSynopsis
Two children wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished.
Critics consensus
Skinamarink can be more confounding than frightening, but for viewers able or willing to dial into its unique wavelength, this unsettling film will be difficult to shake.
Audience consensus
For some it might be scary, but for a lot of viewers, Skinamarink is just frighteningly dull.
What resonated with audiences
'Skinamarink' delivers a uniquely nightmarish atmosphere and original approach to horror that taps into primal childhood fears through darkness and eerie ambience. However, the film severely disappoints with virtually nonexistent writing, an underdeveloped story lacking coherent narrative, and excruciatingly slow pacing that most found boring. The horror craft and cinematography prove divisive, with some finding it genuinely terrifying while others see no scares or tension, making this experimental film rewarding only for patient viewers.

Directed byKyle Edward Ball
StarringLucas Paul, Dali Rose Tetreault, Ross Paul, Jaime Hill, Kyle Edward Ball
Written byKyle Edward Ball
CinematographyJamie McRae
EditingKyle Edward Ball
Skinamarink
2023 · NR · 1h 40m
Horror
Two children wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished.
Our Verdict
59
'Skinamarink' delivers a uniquely nightmarish atmosphere and original approach to horror that taps into primal childhood fears through darkness and eerie ambience. However, the film severely disappoints with virtually nonexistent writing, an underdeveloped story lacking coherent narrative, and excruciatingly slow pacing that most found boring. The horror craft and cinematography prove divisive, with some finding it genuinely terrifying while others see no scares or tension, making this experimental film rewarding only for patient viewers.
Critics Consensus
Skinamarink can be more confounding than frightening, but for viewers able or willing to dial into its unique wavelength, this unsettling film will be difficult to shake.
Audience Consensus
For some it might be scary, but for a lot of viewers, Skinamarink is just frighteningly dull.
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