SKINAMARINK Movie Review With William Bibbiani | Horror | Breakfast All Day
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- Shhh ... listen. Do you hear that? It's our review of "Skinamarink," the deeply creepy, experimental horror film everyone's been talking about. Our great friend William Bibbiani (@williambibbiani), or Bibbs, returns to discuss the movie with Christy. It's the feature filmmaking debut of writer-director Kyle Edward Ball, whose work you can find on RUclips @BitesizedNightmares. "Skinamarink" is in theaters now and will be streaming soon on Shudder.
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It's selling out here at my local arthouse. The response is either it's the worst film in the last year or it's the best horror film in ages. It's the Babylon of horror films.
You'll have to let us know if you see it!
Worst.
Best
Best. By far. Shelby Oaks will be great too, though. #ChrisStuckmann #July
Unfortunately I'd say the worst. It was long and boring.
You two are a great team for horror reviews!
Thanks so much for watching.
Always nice to see William Bibbiani. He’s such a nice guy. I’d never heard of “Skinamarink” until a few weeks ago when people started posting about it. Since I can’t make it to theaters right now will probably have to see it on VOD. Thanks for the review!
He is such a nice guy. Thanks, Jason!
Yes, Kyle Edward Ball lives in Edmonton, Canada, and he shot Skinamarink in his parent's house (the one he grew up in) for $15,000. The name 'Skinamarink' comes from a children's song by Sharon Lois and Bram. It was just a working title until he thought of something better, but he never did. It wasn't supposed to hit theaters until later this year, but that all changed when it got pirated. Kyle has been contacted by most major studios, including a producer from Disney. Listening to an interview with him on CBC Canada, he sounded genuinely overwhelmed by the film's critical success. He said Shudder has been very supportive of him, even after the film got released online.
I haven't seen it yet, as I need to be in the right mood to sit through an experimental film.
It's an amazing story.
This movie is a silent scream in your mind, while holding in your breath. It is so quiet at times you will hear your pounding heartbeat in your ears and begin narrating what you do not see. You will squirm in your seat while remaining perfectly still- until the terror subsides. Horror at its finest art form since the Shining! Saw it twice in a row it was that damn good.
Oh wow! Thanks for your thoughts.
I'm sorry... I just can't fathom how people think this film is "terrifying".
The fact that it's so divisive is part of what makes it so interesting! Thanks for watching.
You two are awesome for this genre. Bib is seriously smart. Thank you so much. Rob
He is indeed, thanks Rob!
@@BreakfastAllDay I finally got round to watching it tonight and just could not take e my eyes off the screen. I increasingly think that horror is our most innovative genre at the moment and this is a wonderful example. Like you Christy I don't really want to watch it again. Like you Bibbs, I think it's very unsettling, The film is so refreshingly different as I can't honestly think of a film I've seen like it (I've seen over 17,000). I have to go away and think about it as I have no idea how to score it out of 10. Thanks for all you do!
Saw it the theater over the weekend and loved it. I wasn’t sure about it until it was over. But when I looked back at the full package I realized it was really great. (And terrifying)
It is totally original and its own thing! It sticks with you afterward.
It's very arty. Not cerebral but primal and emotional. Which makes it rather elliptical and, to many, unrelatable. I imagine it is especially engrossing and, certainly, terrifying to those who grew up in tumultuous households and those who experienced familial abuse.
Came back from seeing this in theaters and had to watch some YT reviews to soak up the conversations. Really enjoyed the review here, you two. I loved it. Skinamarink is easily the most terrifying movie I've seen in theaters. Pretty sure I had to look away from the screen for at least a quarter of its 100 minute runtime. So glad I watched it at a late afternoon screening and not at 10pm. Don't think I would have been able to get any sleep immediately afterward.
Late at night would be challenging. Thanks for watching!
love you guys. i listen to yall every morning when i smoke in my truck
Ha, we are here to help!
The greatest part of rediscovering you guys is going back and watching all your reviews on my fav movies. And not that it matters, but Christy is aging backwards 😍
Ha, that's very kind, thank you! Glad you found us.
I would love to know what Alonsa thinks of Skinamawrinkles.
So glad to see Bibs here.
And holy crap this movie, it's like a love letter to creepypasta and all things horrifying deep weeb shit, it felt like I was watching my sleep paralysis.
He's the guy to talk about this!
I saw this online a week ago and I found this to be the MOST BORING MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN! The experiment didn't work on me. I found myself so bored because NOTHING HAPPENED that I was doing my grocery list in my head.
Oh no! But that is excellent multitasking.
I had to no idea Christy moved to her own show after WTF! Instant subscribe.
Thanks for finding us!
Haven’t seen it yet. I may go tomorrow night. I’ll just say this: this trailer played before “Christmas bloody Christmas” and said only 3 words: in this house over and over and over again. How effective was it? It scared THE FUUUCK OUT OF ME 😂😂😂
Ha, exactly!
them: everyone's been talking about it
me: i've never heard of this in my life til now
That's why we're here!
It's been big on twitter and certain other online outlets. I imagine that average person has never heard of it.
i didnt hear about it until LAST THURSDAY
@@PrincipiaDeCinema Very buzzy on Film Twitter, it's true.
I thought of “Silent House” while watching this.
Ooh, Silent House!
I hated this boring movie. The trailer is far scarier than anything in this film.
The trailer is indeed scary.
I don’t think I’ve been this scared by a movie since I was a little kid. It really brought be back to being utterly paralyzed with fear when I was a child watching a horror movie I wasn’t supposed to be watching. And the fact that it left me sleepless for nights after watching it just solidifies how effective it is as a horror film. Such a fantastic piece of work that I am trepidatious to see again yet am nevertheless utterly compelled to do so. Watching this at 2am, alone in the dark in your room totally seems like the best way to watch this and, possibly foolishly, I’m excited to do so when it starts streaming haha. Just a brilliant movie all around.
Did you watch it in a theater? I want this terrifying experience you had. 🤣
I watched this last night in my room alone in the dark. I live alone so there was no one else in my apartment at all. Holy shit, even though “not much happened”, it was the most viscerally disturbed I’ve been in a very very long time from a movie/film
Hi Christy/William, I just watched this after hearing WIlliam's audio review with some other dude somewhere (the name escapes me, I know it was from a Rotten Tomatoes link?) and I'd seen and heard a little bit about this before. I have to admit, I am completely right down the middle with this one. I thought this would TOTALLY be for me as an avid genre fan and lover of very low budget horror, but I honestly found it quite frustrating and in definite need of editing. Some shots go on for ever and it just feels like it would be a bit more effective at around 90 mins instead of 100 mins. I also found it quite grating on the eyes to look at whenever it used the static/glow from the TV (really had to look away at points as it was just headache-inducing for me).
But I will lean on what Christy said in the review about admiring it more than liking it and being a 'one and done'. As a concept, I really liked it and I found parts of it incredibly effective (2 sound stinger jump scares that completely got me). And the 'bedroom sequence' that William described? I mean, I'm a 48 year old horror and thriller aficionado that's seen a LOT of stuff, but what makes that entire sequence so damn effective (apart from the look and sound design) is the fact that it completely subverts expectations. Not that I knew that of course and watched that part between my fingers without hardly taking a breath haha! 😄
Thanks for the review! Love it when Bibbs is on to talk horror. I get frustrated with “no plot” movies so I’m not sure about this one…..maybe if I get really high ahead of time?
It's very slow, is the only thing ... thanks for watching!
It’s exciting to see an interesting, original idea for a horror film. Mainstream horror is usually so forgettable, even if the movie isn’t bad.
There’s nothing forgettable about Skinamarink, but it is way too long to sustain its concept. That’s my only criticism of it. A 70-80 minute version would be perfect. I give it 7/10.
(Also, three people walked out of my theatre in the first 20 minutes!)
It is a little long, that's true. Thanks for your thoughts!
I wonder how you think of this 70s style film compared to the recent (now) Late Njght with the Devil?
Yeaaaaaaah... I'm not biting. This sounds a lot like a worse version of We're All Going to the World's Fair, which itself sucked major ass.
Ha, give it a try.
@@BreakfastAllDayFunnily enough, We're All Going to the World's Fair was my pick for the best movie of 2022.
@@williambibbiani6025 I liked We're All Going To The World's Fair a lot better than I liked this very boring flick. Almost nothing happens. There's a lot of looking at tilted camera angles, cartoons and not a lot else. I don't understand how anyone could have liked this movie. I just don't understand. I guess I'll give it a second look.
@@pamelaboden This is why I wanted to prepare people for this movie! It's not about following a story or the development of characters, it's about experiencing the sensation of creeping dread for so long, without resolution, that it begins to feel infinite. Most movies move quickly to attract and hold our attention in place, but movies like Skinamarink do the opposite. It moves very slowly to make us feel lost, and give us time to think, to wonder, and to imagine for ourselves how what we're watching connects to the characters and to our own subconscious psyche. It's really cool on its own level, but if you're comparing it to conventional plot-driven cinema, yeah! It's not going to be satisfying on that level, at all.
@@williambibbiani6025 There is no character development, there is nothing of interest to watch. I get looking at screen and getting a feeling that it's creepy but this did nothing for me. I wasn't looking for a great story. I wasn't expecting anything in particular. I was just bored because, for most of the movie, you are watching cartoons, odd camera angles at nothing, other odd camera angels at other nothings. As far as I'm concerned, there are no characters. There are two unidentifiable children. Not sure of their ages or even their personalities. This movie is asking a lot of it's viewers that I just don't buy. I think I'm a good judge of what's entertaining and what's not. I love good horror and realize how difficult that is to produce. This ain't it.
I have to live knowing that some people liked this boring flick, you'll have to live with those of us who hated it..... with good reason. Because there are many of us. In fact, I believe there are more of us than of that that were frightened by this story.
By the way, I gave this a good chance. I saw the trailer and the narrator sounded scary and ominous. Then at about two in the morning, I sat in front of my large desktop and watched this in the dark. I was SHOCKED at how little this film gave us. I suppose since I'm not afraid of the dark, but was as child, that it was less scary to me. But it just was so boring, I found myself enjoying these generic cartoons and finding some interest in them. Because I couldn't find interest in the rest of the movie.
Don't forget, this is an experiment. This film is not meant to satisfy all who watch. I don't think it's even meant to satisfy many who watch. Thus, your opinion is in the minority, not the majority. And I am speaking of those who love mood in a film.
I'll watch it in the morning and in the afternoon. I'll watch it in the evening, underneath the moon.
Nighttime is scary, though ...
All very well-said!
Thank you for watching!
I hated it more than words can express. So I feel like I'm somehow missing out on what the people who are enjoying it are seeing.
Oh wow! It's definitely not for everyone. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I adore experimental films and "elevated horror", both terms being used to describe this film, however, I just felt like it would work better as a short, or even if the run time was a bit shorter. The concept is great, the visuals were great, the voices were great, but I just felt the effectiveness was a bit diluted due to the length. But I always applaud risk taking and experimentation in filmmaking.
For sure! Thanks for your thoughts.
Check out his short film HECK on RUclips. Very similar and only 30 minutes!
There’s the synopsis of two children being at home in the middle of the night with the doors and windows missing, as for the rest it’s up to your own interpretation as to what is going on
For sure! And that can be chilling.
When I heard that not only was there a horror movie titled Skinnamarink but that it was a CANADIAN horror movie, my first thought was, "Boy, Sharon, Lois, and Bram went dark!" Can't wait for some enterprising Canadian to cast Polkaroo in a slasher film, although the Canadians in the audience will always know who did it (for non-Canadians, on the kids' show The Polka Dot Door, there would always be two hosts, one of whom disappeared and just missed seeing Polkaroo because they were in the costume). Unlike Winnie-the-Pooh, though, I'm sure Polkaroo is copyright protected for some time to come. Will have to check out Skinnamarink when it's streaming.
Thanks Christine, let us know!
BIBS! Well said about how critics should prepare the viewer for the movie they’re about to see. Tried to do that in my review for Skinamarink as well. My friend still detested it 😂
Oh well, at least you tried!
Saw it opening weekend, a couple of Saturdays ago. Was surprised at the near full house and mostly young crowd. I thought for sure the whole experience would be giggles and sidebar talk...but, no. Everyone kept silent and during those moments of ramped up tension, I turned to my left at the young lovebird couple to see both with hands to face preparing themselves for a scary surprise. I appreciated it and went in expecting the worst and the artsy-fartsy weirdness (I'm a David Lynch fan...Lol) and have to say, I can bet those that went home probably trashing this film, are going to later regard this as one of the creepiest things they've ever seen. Those of us who don't mind this experimental type of filmmaking are just going forever love it. There were the obligatory 15 minutes worth of coming attractions before the movie started, one was a new Adam Driver meets Jurassic Park movie and the other, a new Scream and new Evil Dead. Have to say, the silent but moody chills that Skinamarink was comprised of by far was a welcome change to their blarringly loud, quick scare jumps CGI bloated, glossy productions. Just proves that all that glitters isn't gold.
This movie had a couple effective scenes/moments, but mostly just bored me
Glad you gave it a shot!
Make a dentist app before my skin needs bleaching repair so I can go to school! And eat out again
Nothing happens. How could anyone find this movie scary? Maybe I’m just too dumb to get it but I don’t find close ups
of LEGO pieces all that terrifying. And that’s what you get with this movie. Lots and lots of shots of LEGO pieces being knocked over. And that’s about it.
LEGOs are terrifying if you step on one in the dark in the middle of the night.
I’m with Christy, some scary moments I’m glad I watched it, but never again. Didn’t change my life, but I did think the very last shot was pretty terrifying and felt cursed lol
Ha, true!
I was wondering if y’all were gonna cover this one 👀
And here we are! Thanks Shelby.
It did nothing for me. I'm gave it a shot. I really tried. I'm into different non conventional films but this one missed the mark for me.
Glad you tried!
I just got done watching this movie. Thank u for the review because I had no idea what the movie was about. I'm a horror buff. I've seen everything from every decade. Psychological, Sci fi, monster, and killer horror. I love low budget and independent horror films. I have to say this was boring as heck. I waited for a scary moment and I couldn't find one. Some items disappeared. Some low whispers. But nothing scary. I wish I seen what everyone else did. I watched it at night, in the dark, by myself. I started falling asleep several times because it was so dull and boring. If it was supposed to be about child abuse then that's a horrifying subject in general and happens in real life everyday. But to jump, scream, get scarred? No. I'll go watch a Lucio Fulci or David Cronenberg film now to get my attention. Sorry but I just don't see what everyone else seen. It was long and boring!
Thanks for your thoughts! Sorry it didn't work for you.
it was absolutely terrifying
Glad it worked for you!
You two really make me wanna see it but I think I’m gonna be too chicken though… Christie saying she never wants to see it again sent shivers down my spine!!😂😂
Yes but that's for a lot of reasons 😆
@@BreakfastAllDay I’m sure it is yes, that’s what scares me!!!😂😂
Christy, did YOU find it terrifying, like Bibbs did? I know you said it was effective. I will watch it when I can, for sure. I'll try to see it in a theater if possible, because for certain kinds of arthouse movies, it's better for me if I'm in a "captive" audience with no distractions. A dark room and a seat.
It's creepy, it's disturbing, it definitely lingers with you afterward. But perhaps not terrifying.
@@BreakfastAllDay Thanks Christy!
It sounds inventive and original- something I would appreciate. I’d love to support it but I can’t when it comes to a certain kind of horror movie. I was traumatized by The Exorcist when I was 8yo. The conjuring gave me nightmares for two weeks. I think supernatural demon stuff is the worst! So will this be scary for me?
yeah if supernatural horror frightens you then this movie might fuck you up really bad lol. you barely even see the antagonist at all but its a very frightening entity all the same. very sadistic
@@afterceasetoexist thanks for the head’s up
I love what Bibs mentions about critics preparing the audience for what a movie has to offer. It's a very important service, sadly this obsession and mania with spoilers has kinda endangered that. I don't care about spoilers honestly. In movies it's not about what happens but how it is depicted. Spoilers or reviews don't bother me unless you project the film on the underside of my eyelids.
The crazy thing about this film is even if you spoil all the major moments of it that still doesn’t prepare you for the experience of having to sense through the entire tense, anxiety-inducing length of what happens in it. To call this a “movie” is almost categorically incorrect because this is truly far more of a “film experience” than just a movie, because there’s as much if not more going on in your head during this than there is happening on the screen either explicitly or implicitly
Wow! Didnt expect a review. Im mixed positive on it. Its at times straight up boring and lacks any character to latch on, but has some great scares and did stick with me days after
Right, it lingers with you for sure. Thanks for watching!
I've never wanted to love a film so much and been so underwhelmed, and I used to have recurring nightmares that my mom was possessed by the devil. This movie just felt so self-indulgent after 25 min. Also, why did it matter than it was 1995? All of that said, respect to the fact that a $15k budget production movie made it to wide-ish release and there's more than enough demand for general weirdness in cinema.
Oh wow! Thanks for your thoughts.
Where I'm at in Georgia it only played for one week
Ah interesting. Well it'll be streaming soon.
I'll watch this when it comes to Shudder, I'm very curious. Although Bibbs put We're all going to the World's Fair as best of the year, and I was very disappointed in that movie. It had potential but didn't go anywhere with it IMO.
Let us know!
Saw it in the theater. Not scary or terrifying at all for me. Really dull.
Well, it's good that you gave it a try.
How would you rate the experience if you took a few edibles before
Hmm, not really our thing, so you'll have to let us know!
Cant wait till this comes to shudder
Let us know what you think when you watch it!
Folks need to stop lying about this movie......its an absolute snoozefest......100 min of nothing...not scary, not an art film ..just a hustle.
But that's great that you gave it a shot.
Interesting🤔.
Let us know if you see it!
Thanks …I want to see this
Cool, let us know!
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if this was 15 min I would agree - but be advised that this is f*cking long
It does feel long.
@@BreakfastAllDay yes it does
i just watched it in less than 3 minutes..it's a boring documentary with someone filming different rooms at night in a house with a final scene of a face that does not talk. it is as meaningless as eating grass without salt.
Wonder if Bibbs has seen "A Serbian Film" lol.
January horror!!
There's a lot of it!
😎👍
Thanks Tom!
It's a boring film....not scary at all....and fraudulent......
How do you figure it's fraudulent?
@@BreakfastAllDay Well ,they advertised in the trailer as a scary /original Horror film. All i saw was shots of the floor,Ceiling,feet and random noises....This is not a film / its a series of shots ..its a hot mess.
It's crap.
You didn't enjoy it? Not that this is an "enjoyable" movie.