Arriving on a remote island to serve as replacement weather observer, a young man finds himself defending his life against creatures coming from the sea each night. Befriending the lighthouse keeper, the two join forces to survive.
Ray Stevenson (Gruner), David Oakes (Friend), Aura Garrido (Aneris), John Benfield (Captain Axel), Ben Temple (Naval Official).
Cold Skin begins with Friend arriving on a desolate island, tasked with replacing the former weather observer whom he finds dead upon arrival. And with nightfall, he finds himself defending against terrifying creatures from the sea. Teaming up with lighthouse keeper, Gruner, the two join forces to survive. Friend also learns that Gruner is happy to use the same monsters from the sea for his own purposes as it suits him.
Acting was interesting to say the least as none of the roles seemed entirely normal. Stevenson was suitingly disturbing and dark which seemed to be the target of his role. Oakes felt apopropriately innocent and delivered well. Garrido, without dialogue, fit her role well and managed it nicely. The small remaining cast was good.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are all well done with a solid, realistic feel. Costuming, particularly for Garrido, was very good and fit the film well. Action and effects are managed nicely and fit the film. Dialogue is a bit rough at first but became easier. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall Cold Skin is a down and dirty sci-fi horror with a solid dose of action. The story is interesting with respect to the island setting, and gains solid depth and engagement. Mild sci-fi horror fans should enjoy this one.
With some mildly disturbing sexuality, and a fair amount of violence, save this one for teens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 4.20.21
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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