Review of The Skin I Live In (2011) by Jerrod K — 16 May 2012

What a turn in plot, a very different movie!

This review of The Skin I Live In (2011) was written by Jerrod K on 16 May 2012.

The Skin I Live In has generally received very positive reviews.

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