High Tension vs The Skin I Live In

The Skin I Live In has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.8/10 for High Tension). High Tension is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 2h . High Tension is the older of the two (2003 against 2011). Both are horror, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

High Tension posterHigh Tension2003 VS The Skin I Live In posterThe Skin I Live In2011
High TensionThe Skin I Live In
Audience score★ 6.8/10★ 7.5/10
Year20032011
Length1h 31m2h
GenresHorror, Mystery, ThrillerDrama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAlexandre AjaPedro Almodóvar
Main castPhilippe Nahon, Gabriel Spahiu, Andrei Finti, Cécile de France, MaïwennAntonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes, Fernando Cayo, Elena Anaya, Eduard Fernández

Synopsis

High Tension

Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.

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.

Where to watch

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