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Release Date: March 30, 2005
Runtime: 105 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (23)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $2,148,548
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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86%
Tomatometer
74
74/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
1,247 votes
⭐
7.6/10
IMDb
84,804 votes
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Mysterious Skin

2005

"Haunted by the past, searching for the truth."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Souvenirs dans la peau? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Oscura inocencia? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Mysterious Skin - Unter die Haut? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: MistΓ©rios da Carne? πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JA: Nazomeita hada? All international titles (23) →
Drama 105 min 7.6/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 4/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $3,000,000
Revenue: $2,148,548
Profit -$-851,452
ROI -28.4% (0.7x)

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Mysterious Skin

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  • The film was shot primarily in Kansas, with many scenes filmed in small towns to capture the authentic Midwestern atmosphere, which was integral to the story's themes.

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  • In one scene, the character Neil is seen wearing a T-shirt featuring the logo of the band 'The Smiths', which serves as a nod to the film's exploration of alienation and longing.

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  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt was cast as Neil after an extensive audition process, during which he demonstrated a deep understanding of the character's complex emotional landscape.

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  • In a scene where Neil is hustling, the same background extras appear in two different roles, which creates a slight continuity issue regarding the setting.

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  • Gregg Araki's use of nonlinear storytelling in 'Mysterious Skin' can be seen as a thematic continuation of his earlier works, such as 'The Living End', which similarly explores the impact of trauma.

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  • The film features an evocative score by composer Harold Budd, whose minimalist approach enhances the emotional weight of the narrative and adds to the film's atmospheric quality.

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