The Reflecting Skin
“Sometimes terrible things happen quite naturally.”
Synopsis
In 1950s rural Idaho, a young boy watches helplessly as his friends and brother fall under the spell of a mysterious widow living up the road and becomes convinced that she is a vampire.
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The Reflecting Skin (1990) | Trailer | Viggo Mortensen | Lindsay Duncan | Jeremy CooperOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-21
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Viggo Mortensen
Cameron Dove
Lindsay Duncan
Dolphin Blue
Jeremy Cooper
Seth Dove
Sheila Moore
Ruth Dove
Duncan Fraser
Luke Dove
David Longworth
Joshua
Robert Koons
Sheriff Ticker
David Bloom
Deputy
Evan Hall
Kim
Codie Lucas Wilbee
Eben
Sherry Bie
Cassie
Jason Wolfe
Cadillac Driver
Dean Hass
Passenger
Guy Buller
Passenger
Jason Brownlow
Passenger
Jeff Walker
Adam Blue
Joyce Robbins
Twin
Jacqueline Robbins
Twin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 28, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Ridley
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Ridley
- Original Score
- Nick Bicât
- Original Title
- The Reflecting Skin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17K
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Fugitive Features, British Screen Productions, National Film Trustee Company, Zenith Entertainment, Award Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Ridley
Philip Ridley
Nick Bicât
Dick Pope
Scott Thomas
Jim Beach, Dominic Anciano, Ray Burdis
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Ridley
Director
Joanne Hansen
Costume Design
Dominic Anciano
Producer
Ray Burdis
Producer
Scott Thomas
Editor
Nick Bicât
Original Music Composer
Dick Pope
Director of Photography
Philip Ridley
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reflecting Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Reflecting Skin about?
In 1950s rural Idaho, a young boy watches helplessly as his friends and brother fall under the spell of a mysterious widow living up the road and becomes convinced that she is a vampire.
Who directed The Reflecting Skin?
The Reflecting Skin was directed by Philip Ridley.
Who stars in The Reflecting Skin?
The principal cast of The Reflecting Skin includes Viggo Mortensen, Lindsay Duncan, Jeremy Cooper, Sheila Moore, Duncan Fraser.
When was The Reflecting Skin released and how long is it?
The Reflecting Skin was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Reflecting Skin make at the box office?
The Reflecting Skin grossed $17K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Reflecting Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reflecting Skin was composed by Nick Bicât.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Reflecting Skin?
The Reflecting Skin holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).