Knives and Skin
“Have you seen Carolyn Harper?”
Synopsis
In the wake of a high school student's mysterious disappearance, a collective awakening seems to overcome the town's teenage girls, gathering in force until it can no longer be contained.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-07
Top Cast
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Ireon Roach
Charlotte Kurtich
Marika Engelhardt
Lisa Harper
Kayla Carter
Laurel Darlington
Raven Whitley
Carolyn Harper
J.G. Smith
Joanna Kitzmiller
Ty Olwin
Andy Kitzmiller
Kate Arrington
Renee Darlington
Audrey Francis
Lynn Kitzmiller
Tim Hopper
Dan Kitzmiller
Marilyn Dodds Frank
La Grand Mère Kitzmiller
Robert T. Cunningham
Jesse Darlington
James Vincent Meredith
Doug Darlington
Emma Ladji
Cauleen Gilliard
Jalen Gilbert
Jason Kendrick
Tony Fitzpatrick
Principal Markum
Alex Moss
Aaron Westricht
Hailey Bolithon
Afra Siddiqui
Aurore Real de Asua
April Martinez
Release History & Theatrical Window
Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 26, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Reeder
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Reeder
- Original Score
- Nick Zinner
- Original Title
- Knives and Skin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Chicago Film Project (CFP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Reeder
Jennifer Reeder
Nick Zinner
Christopher Rejano
Mike Olenick
Brian Hieggelke, Bette Cerf Hill, Christopher Keogh, Tremaine Atkitson, Nabeela Rasheed
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Reeder
Writer
Jennifer Reeder
Director
Mike Olenick
Editor
Kate Grube
Costume Design
Adri Siriwatt
Production Design
Brian Hieggelke
Producer
Jan Hieggelke
Producer
Christopher Rejano
Director of Photography
Nick Zinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Knives and Skin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Knives and Skin about?
In the wake of a high school student's mysterious disappearance, a collective awakening seems to overcome the town's teenage girls, gathering in force until it can no longer be contained.
Who directed Knives and Skin?
Knives and Skin was directed by Jennifer Reeder.
Who stars in Knives and Skin?
The principal cast of Knives and Skin includes Ireon Roach, Marika Engelhardt, Kayla Carter, Raven Whitley, J.G. Smith.
When was Knives and Skin released and how long is it?
Knives and Skin was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Knives and Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Knives and Skin was composed by Nick Zinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Knives and Skin?
Knives and Skin holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).