Review of The Skin I Live In (2011) by Andres G — 19 May 2012

Gran creatividad para una pelÃcula de terror que sin causar sobre saltos permite unas satisfactorias pesadillas.

This review of The Skin I Live In (2011) was written by Andres G on 19 May 2012.

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

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