Review of The Skin I Live In (2011) by Jason C — 14 Sep 2012

Almodóvar directes and visually stunning and twisted thriller. One of his best.

This review of The Skin I Live In (2011) was written by Jason C on 14 Sep 2012.

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

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