The Skin Under the Claws (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1975, The Skin Under the Claws is a horror and mystery film directed by Alessandro Santini, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. A series of brutal murders, the police on their toes, but they can not find a way to catch the sadistic murderer. A mad doctor experiments with ways to cheat death and confuse his pursuers with the help of a corpse identical DNA to his own. His young female victims are raped and brutally murdered with a knife. In the victims' fingernails will find the police traces of rotted human flesh.
Who’s in it. The Skin Under the Claws stars Gordon Mitchell as Professor Helmut, Geneviève Audry as Dr. Silvia Pieri, Tino Boriani as Dr. Gianni Dani and Ettore Ribotta as Commissioner Rinaldi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Skin Under the Claws has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skin Under the Claws page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skin Under the Claws tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skin Under the Claws (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Skin Under the Claws change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Skin Under the Claws worth watching?
- The Skin Under the Claws holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Skin Under the Claws?
- The Skin Under the Claws stars Gordon Mitchell, Geneviève Audry, Tino Boriani, Ettore Ribotta and Agostino De Simone.
- When was The Skin Under the Claws released?
- The Skin Under the Claws was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.