Mysterious Skin

“Mysterious Skin” is a brilliantly directed film that gives an honest glimpse into darkness. Based on the novel by Scott Heim of the same name, the plot balances between the lives of two adolescent boys who were victims of child abuse years earlier and how both of their lives were affected. Director Gregg Araki adapted the novel and pieced this film together in such a manner that the viewer can truly understand the past that connects the two boys. “Mysterious Skin” can be a difficult film to watch, partly due to the subject matter alone, but also because of how Gregg Araki has pieced it together perfectly. In short, it’s brilliant – albeit troubling – and a film I highly recommend watching!