Review of The Skin I Live In (2011) by Rose R — 14 Dec 2012

This definitely gets under your skin. Creepily good art house film.

This review of The Skin I Live In (2011) was written by Rose R on 14 Dec 2012.

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

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