Review of The Skin I Live In (2011) by Thomas W — 17 Feb 2012

Good story and film, even with the sub titles...

This review of The Skin I Live In (2011) was written by Thomas W on 17 Feb 2012.

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

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By Anderson S (26) on 06 Aug 2017

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Mais um filme excelente do Almodóvar e um ótimo filme de suspense/terror…

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