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The Reflecting Skin (1990)

R 96 min  -  Drama | Horror | Thriller  -   9 November 1990 (UK)
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A young boy tries to cope with rural life circa 1950s and his fantasies become a way to interpret events... See full summary »

Director:

Philip Ridley

Writer:

Philip Ridley

Stars:

Viggo Mortensen, Lindsay Duncan and Jeremy Cooper
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Viggo Mortensen ...
Cameron Dove
Lindsay Duncan ...
Dolphin Blue
Jeremy Cooper Jeremy Cooper ...
Sheila Moore Sheila Moore ...
Ruth Dove
Duncan Fraser ...
Luke Dove
David Longworth ...
Joshua
Robert Koons Robert Koons ...
Sheriff Ticker
David Bloom David Bloom ...
Deputy
Evan Hall Evan Hall ...
Kim
Codie Lucas Wilbee Codie Lucas Wilbee ...
Sherry Bie Sherry Bie ...
Cassie
Jason Wolff Jason Wolff ...
Cadillac Driver (as Jason Wolfe)
Dean Hass Dean Hass ...
Passenger
Guy Buller ...
Passenger
Jason Brownlow Jason Brownlow ...
Passenger
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A young boy tries to cope with rural life circa 1950s and his fantasies become a way to interpret events. After his father tells him stories of vampires, he becomes convinced that the widow up the road is a vampire, and tries to find ways of discouraging his brother from seeing her. He must deal with an abusive mother, a father with a charge of molestation, a band of youths creating havoc, and an unforgiving environment in general. Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>  

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Vampire | Boy | Child Molestation | Dead Children | Death Of Parent  | See more »

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Sometimes terrible things happen quite naturally

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for intense violent behavior, and for sensuality See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | Canada

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

L'enfant miroir See more »

Filming Locations:

Alberta, Canada See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Screen Productions, BBC Films, Zenith Entertainment See more »
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Runtime:

 | Canada: (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Cameron Dove: Why don't you go play with your friends?
Seth Dove: They're all dead.
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Referenced in Ancient Evil 2: Guardian of the Underworld (2005) See more »