Skinamarink
Directed by Kyle Edward Ball
Two children wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished. To cope with the strange situation, the two bring pillows and blankets to the living room and settle into a quiet slumber party situation. They play well worn videotapes of cartoons to fill the silence of the house and distract from the frightening and inexplicable situation. All the while in the hopes that eventually some grown-ups will come to rescue them. However, after a while it becomes clear that something is watching over them. A SHUDDER ORIGINAL.
Two children wake up in the middle of the night to find their father is missing, and all the windows and doors in their home have vanished.
Cast: Lucas Paul, Dali Rose Tetreault, Ross Paul, Jaime Hill
Member Reviews
Not for everyone, but for some reason this movie got to me.
It does accomplish what it sets out to do. It does a great job of replacating that unsettling childhood feeling of staying up too late and something just isn't right. It is also way too long and will have you struggling to stay awake, but maybe that half-awake feeling is necessary to achieve the vibe.
This is not your traditional horror movie. Very grainy and there's an atmosphere of dread, meaning that in the best way possible. Definitely more experimental. I watched this last night, late at night kind of in that lucid state between falling asleep and staying awake. I would recommend the same if you want to be nervous and on edge every step of the film. I'd rate the feeling I got akin to having another encounter with a sleep paralysis demon. Very pleasant surprise for a horror fan who's seen enough to be desensitized to most.
No notes. pretty hard to freak me out these days, esp start to finish. I understand why it isn't for everyone but if you like experimental horror definitely add this one to the list.
left me feeling queasy and deeply uncomfortable. i loved it. 10/10