Skinamarink Review - Is it worth watching?

Skinamarink Review - Is it worth watching?


Walking into Kyle Edward Ball's latest horror flick "Skinamarink" is like taking a trip down the rabbit hole. It's a twisted, surreal experience that leaves you feeling both disorientated and disturbingly mesmerised. If you're a fan of horror, you'll relish the opportunity to get lost in its strange, unsettling visual language - and if you're not, well, this movie will change your mind.

But let's not beat around the bush here - "Skinamarink" is not for the faint of heart. It's a movie that demands your attention and a working pair of eyes to take in all the madness. Ball's background in filming user-submitted nightmares gives him a unique perspective on what truly terrifies us, and he's not afraid to push the limits of traditional horror storytelling. This is a movie that wants you to experience it, not interpret it.

Skinamarink scary phoneThe film follows two children who 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. That's all the information you get, and it's all you need to know to be filled with a sense of unease. Ball uses formal restrictions like a Dogme 95 filmmaker, never showing anyone's face and mostly filming barely-lit hallways and ceilings. The sound design is equally haunting, consisting mostly of public-domain cartoons and whispers, like waking up to a nightmare in the middle of the night.

"Skinamarink" is an experiment in form and storytelling, forcing you to abandon your usual movie-watching habits and simply surrender to the experience. It's a movie that feels like a child's nightmare come to life, with strange angles, ominous shadows, and a soundtrack that will keep you up at night. This is a major debut from a filmmaker who's not afraid to take risks, and it's a movie that will leave a lasting impression on horror fans everywhere. Just don't forget to turn on the lights when you're done.

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

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