The Reflecting Skin
“Sometimes terrible things happen quite naturally.”
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A young boy tries to cope with rural life circa 1950s and his fantasies become a way to interpret events. After his father tells him stories of vampires, he becomes convinced that the widow up the road is a vampire, and tries to find ways of discouraging his brother from seeing her.
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A dreamlike, unsettling journey into a child's feverish imagination. The film evokes a palpable sense of unease and isolation, where the mundane horrors of rural life blend with supernatural dread. It's a haunting, atmospheric experience.
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