Movie

The Reflecting Skin

“Sometimes terrible things happen quite naturally.”

★ 6.7(220)19901h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Philip Ridley
Release date: 1990-08-28
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $17,042
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC Film

The Reflecting Skin — trailer

About The Reflecting Skin

The Reflecting Skin is a 1990 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Horror genres, directed by Philip Ridley, starring Viggo Mortensen, Lindsay Duncan and Jeremy Cooper. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 220 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reflecting Skin in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1950s rural Idaho, a young boy watches helplessly as his friends and brother fall under the spell of a mysterious widow living up the road and becomes convinced that she is a vampire.

Cast

Viggo Mortensen

Cameron Dove

Lindsay Duncan

Dolphin Blue

Jeremy Cooper

Seth Dove

Sheila Moore

Ruth Dove

Duncan Fraser

Luke Dove

David Longworth

Joshua

Robert Koons

Sheriff Ticker

David Bloom

Deputy

Evan Hall

Kim

Codie Lucas Wilbee

Eben

Sherry Bie

Cassie

Jason Wolfe

Cadillac Driver

Themes & keywords

farmradiationwidowmurdercancerrural areakillernuclearmidwestex soldier1950sreflective

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reflecting Skin in Australia?+

The Reflecting Skin is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Reflecting Skin on Netflix?+

The Reflecting Skin is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Reflecting Skin?+

The Reflecting Skin has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Reflecting Skin?+

The Reflecting Skin stars Viggo Mortensen, Lindsay Duncan, Jeremy Cooper, Sheila Moore and Duncan Fraser.

When did The Reflecting Skin come out?+

The Reflecting Skin is a 1990 movie directed by Philip Ridley.

What genre is The Reflecting Skin?+

The Reflecting Skin is Drama, Thriller and Horror film.

Who directed The Reflecting Skin?+

The Reflecting Skin was directed by Philip Ridley.