Beneath the Skin
Synopsis
"Relating a tale told by a girl on a swing, Beneath the Skin explores the contrast between the impersonal horror of a news story heard on television and the involvement of the storyteller in a nightmare, which gradually becomes more familiar and commonplace as the tale unfolds. The straightforward approach of the teller is humorously or frighteningly contrasted by a bombardment of visual images which mock or intensify the macabre flavor of the work."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens International Film + Video Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 27, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecelia Condit
- Original Score
- Karen Skladany
- Original Title
- Beneath the Skin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Ohio Arts Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecelia Condit
Karen Skladany
Department Leadership Roster
Cecelia Condit
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beneath the Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beneath the Skin about?
"Relating a tale told by a girl on a swing, Beneath the Skin explores the contrast between the impersonal horror of a news story heard on television and the involvement of the storyteller in a nightmare, which gradually becomes more familiar and commonplace as the tale unfolds. The straightforward approach of the teller is humorously or frighteningly contrasted by a bombardment of visual images which mock or intensify the macabre flavor of the work."
Who directed Beneath the Skin?
Beneath the Skin was directed by Cecelia Condit.
Who stars in Beneath the Skin?
The principal cast of Beneath the Skin includes Jill Sands, Jennifer Dunegan, Marian Condit, Mary Jo Toles, Stephen Vogel.
When was Beneath the Skin released and how long is it?
Beneath the Skin was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Beneath the Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beneath the Skin was composed by Karen Skladany.