Book of Blood vs The Skin I Live In

The Skin I Live In has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 5.4/10 for Book of Blood). Book of Blood is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h . Book of Blood is the older of the two (2009 against 2011). Both are drama, horror, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Book of Blood posterBook of Blood2009 VS The Skin I Live In posterThe Skin I Live In2011
Book of BloodThe Skin I Live In
Audience score★ 5.4/10★ 7.5/10
Year20092011
Length1h 36m2h
GenresDrama, Horror, Mystery, ThrillerDrama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country––
DirectorJohn HarrisonPedro Almodóvar
Main castJonas Armstrong, Doug Bradley, Clive Russell, Simon Bamford, Paul BlairAntonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes, Fernando Cayo, Elena Anaya, Eduard Fernández

Synopsis

Book of Blood

Based on the wraparound story penned by Clive Barker in the author's "Books of Blood" collection, the story centers on a paranormal expert who, while investigating a gruesome slaying, finds a house that is at the intersection of "highways" transporting souls to the afterlife.

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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