Riding the Bullet vs The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live In has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 5.1/10 for Riding the Bullet). Riding the Bullet is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 2h . Riding the Bullet is the older of the two (2004 against 2011). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Riding the Bullet | The Skin I Live In | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.1/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 2h |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Thriller | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mick Garris | Pedro Almodóvar |
| Main cast | Erika Christensen, David Arquette, Nicky Katt, Barbara Hershey, Matt Frewer | Antonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes, Fernando Cayo, Elena Anaya, Eduard Fernández |
Synopsis
Riding the Bullet
In 1969, while studying at the University of Maine, artist Alan Parker becomes obsessed with death. Believing he is losing his girlfriend, he tries to commit suicide on his birthday but his friends manage to stop him. He receives news that his mother has had a stroke and decides to hitchhike to visit her at the hospital.
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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