Cold Skin

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Cold Skin

Released Sep 7, 2018

1h 36m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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On the edge of the Antarctic Circle, a ship approaches a desolate island, far from all shipping lanes. On board is a young man who is on his way to assume the post of weather observer and live in solitude at the end of the earth. He finds no trace of the man he has been sent to replace, just a deranged castaway who has witnessed a horror he refuses to name. For the next twelve months, his entire world will consist of a deserted cabin, trees, rocks, silence and the surrounding sea.

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Critics Consensus

Cold Skin exerts a strong visual pull, even if all that icy atmosphere isn't a truly satisfying substitute for a story that dares to go somewhere different.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Somehow [Gens] turns the vacation destination of Lanzarote into the ends of the Earth, and you'll feel that chill on your soul.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 6, 2018

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Kristy Puchko

Pajiba

Cold Skin doesn't have anywhere satisfying to go or anything fresh to say.

Aug 1, 2018

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

The actors... invest their roles with conviction and craft, even if the story ultimately doesn't quite reward such seriousness of approach.

Jul 26, 2018

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Dave Golder

Radio Times

While the film is genuinely horrific at times, some underwhelming special effects occasionally blight the exquisite imagery. The story, too, falls flat, with few surprises and little to ultimately say about war or the human condition.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 16, 2023

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

Cold Skin is a beautiful dark film that feels like it unfortunately is missing something story-wise for it all to be absolutely fascinating. The acting and practical effects show great talent ...

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 11, 2020

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Víctor López G.

Espinof

It is doomed to lie in that limbo of productions that, despite having a good number of elements in its favor, can fall into a sad oblivion fueled by its lack of "ground". [Full Review in Spanish]

Aug 8, 2019

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Joel P

Yeah, I can't really recommend it. It lacks that quality in a movie that makes you say: "Man, I can't wait to watch that again". It is a waste of time. Watch "The Descent" instead (or again) if you want to see a creature(s) movie.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/17/25

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Cameron M

So much better than I was led to believe. This is Lovecraft without the nihilism and it goes down smoothly.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/28/25

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E. C

Without ruining anything specific, I feel that this movie 'wants' to be more than it is. If you are seeking in-your-face action & horror, you'll likely be disappointed. (I was the 1st time I saw it.) When I watched it again, it was without those expectations, & I truly liked it. Characteristic of the 'Us v. Them' theme prevailing throughout, this story reveals the cold, dank & sometimes dreadful aspects of what it is to be human.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Will S

I loved it, so immersive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Ted B

3.5 stars; If you take "The Lighthouse" and add some horrific creatures, you'll have "Cold Skin". If that was all this was, this movie would be boring. But, some fine acting and film location created a creepy environment that made the addition of the creatures more effective. The psychosis of the characters isolated on the Lighthouse island made for an even greater spookyness. This clever combination of horror elements and character depth with human carng raised this movie way above your standard. 'scary' movie. I would also like to add, a beautiful and most appropriate musical score.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/06/23

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Cristina A

Didn't understand much of the movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/15/23

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On the edge of the Antarctic Circle, a ship approaches a desolate island, far from all shipping lanes. On board is a young man who is on his way to assume the post of weather observer and live in solitude at the end of the earth. He finds no trace of the man he has been sent to replace, just a deranged castaway who has witnessed a horror he refuses to name. For the next twelve months, his entire world will consist of a deserted cabin, trees, rocks, silence and the surrounding sea.

Director: Xavier Gens
Producer: Mark Albela, Denise O'Dell
Screenwriter: Jesús Olmo, Eron Sheean
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 7, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 7, 2018
Runtime: 1h 36m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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