Absentia vs The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live In has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 5.8/10 for Absentia). Absentia is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 2h . Both are horror, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Absentia
The Skin I Live In| Absentia | The Skin I Live In | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 31m | 2h |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mike Flanagan | Pedro Almodóvar |
| Main cast | Doug Jones, Scott Graham, Justin Gordon, Dave Levine, Courtney Bell | Antonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes, Fernando Cayo, Elena Anaya, Eduard Fernández |
Synopsis
Absentia
Tricia's husband has been missing for seven years. Her younger sister Callie comes to live with her as the pressure mounts to finally declare him 'dead in absentia'. Tricia is reluctant, always holding out hope, but Callie is practical and wants her to move on. As Tricia sifts through the wreckage and tries to move on with her life, Callie finds herself drawn to an ominous tunnel near the house.
The Skin I Live In
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
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