Knives and Skin

2019, Mystery & thriller/Drama, 1h 52m

74 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Knives and Skin's daunting ambitions occasionally elude its grasp, but this remains a powerfully written and uniquely timely coming-of-age thriller. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In the wake of a high school student's mysterious disappearance, a collective awakening seems to overcome the town's teenage girls -- gathering in force until it can no longer be contained.

Genre:

Mystery & thriller, Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Jennifer Reeder
Producer:

Brian Hieggelke, Jan Hieggelke
Writer:

Jennifer Reeder
Release Date (Theaters):

Dec 6, 2019 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 8, 2019
Runtime:

1h 52m
Distributor:

IFC Midnight
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Marika Engelhardt
Lisa Harper

Grace Smith
Joanna Kitzmiller

Ireon Roach
Charlotte Kurtich

Kayla Carter
Laurel Darlington

Tim Hopper
Dan Kitzmiller

Kate Arrington
Renee Darlington

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