Skinamarink

What an incredibly dull attempt at experimental horror, the Blair Witch Project was definitely successful in creating a new genre, but this failed miserably, those who found this even remotely scary were not raised properly, bonus; The scene with LEGO at the start is obviously chronologically incorrect as I noticed a set from 2020, while the movie is set around the 80s or 90s, looks like they couldn't even put any effort into those details.

This is definitely an experimental film a lot of folks don't and won't like, although for me, it is the scariest film I've ever seen. Tapping into that primal fear of the dark, combined with the vastness of childhood imagination, I will argue Skinamarink is a horror masterpiece. It perfectly captures a nightmare come to life, complete with surreal and dreamlike imagery.

Slowest burn horror movie I've seen from what I remember. Gave it extra points for it being experimental and doing something different with a horror movie, but unless if you like looking at dark hallways for an hour and 40 minutes I don't recommend. The atmosphere was unsettling at first but it got old quick for me. I personally think it would've been better as a 40 minute short film, still could've had the slow pace and make it a little less boring. I Don't think this movie is garbage but it's definitely targeting a specific type of horror fan that isn't me or the average person.

This was the most boring movie I've ever seen in my life. The trailer was absolutely terrifying, so imagine my surprise when I rented this movie to find that it was unwatchable due to the underwhelming nature. This should have never been a movie. The camera was never actually pointing at something, you only get to stare at walls for the ENTIRE movie. There's a few times where it's pointing at the TV which were my favorite parts as this gave me at least a fraction of stimulation. I was so disappointed as this could've been such a good movie. Too bad it was all fluff and no meat.

This film is truly a terror to behold. Though, I do warn you it is NOT for the feint of heart. Never have I felt such primal dread, despair, and helplessness from a horror film. There are few horror films that touch upon the subject matter involved. I feel that there was a lot of care taken in the creation of Skinamarink. As child of the 90's the atmosphere was incredibly nostalgic. The pacing is another aspect that I appreciated because you can never truly know what exactly is transpiring. The film makers and production proficiently captured a true "fear of the unknown." This film is a masterwork and left me in tears at its conclusion.

couldnt get passed 30 minutes. this movie is long shots of static noise and rotating camera angles of walls with neon and old school instagram sepia filters. if you have the patience of a saint and are not fully employed, enjoy investing your time in this

If you're prepared to turn all of your lights off and go all-in to this, you won't be disappointed. This is next level fear, and it was in my head for days. I understand why people find it boring. That's because they didn't allow themselves to be immersed in it. Let go and let the movie do its job. You will find yourself leaning into the screen to see and hear things that will mess with your head. Some of the images are there, some aren't. When you figure out what is really going on here…have fun sleeping. I'm a horror buff and this is the first movie I've ever seen that challenged what I knew capable of the horror genre, and I don't say that lightly.

Refreshingly unique. It perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being a child and being afraid of the things that go bump in the night.

Skinamarink 2022 ★ Watched Mar 18, 2024 Devin Cline's review published on Letterboxd: "Can we watch something happy now?" Summary: • Two children whisper in the night about their feelings of hopelessness and sheer confusion. Overall Thoughts: • The first time I tried to watch this months ago, I gave up on it some twenty minutes in. It seemed too much like the amateur works of a young child making his or her first attempt of a film without really knowing much of anything at all about filmmaking. It really didn't hold my attention for long. Some might call this "experimental", but I'm not sure it's even deserving of that title. Full review: https://letterboxd.com/syringe_of_hell/film/skinamarink/

Some viewers may find the pacing and the long, static takes to be boring, but this film excels at leaving the viewer to ruminate on each scene. The buzzing static, foreboding darkness, and the sharp analog nostalgia of each shot make it stand out from other paranormal horror films. Skinamarink may be dull in some areas, but its eerie ability to hold a shot and let it sink under the viewer's skin is much more terrifying than what a series of cheap jumpscares would provide.