Mysterious Skin
A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth.
Release Year
2005
Runtime
105 min
Audience Score
7.7
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth.
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Mysterious Skin is a immersive pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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