The Boy vs The Skin I Live In
The Skin I Live In has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6/10 for The Boy). The Boy is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 2h . The Skin I Live In is the older of the two (2011 against 2016). Both are horror, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Boy
The Skin I Live In| The Boy | The Skin I Live In | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 2h |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | William Brent Bell | Pedro Almodóvar |
| Main cast | Lauren Cohan, Ben Robson, Stephanie Lemelin, Rupert Evans, Jett Klyne | Antonio Banderas, Marisa Paredes, Fernando Cayo, Elena Anaya, Eduard Fernández |
Synopsis
The Boy
A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.
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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