Skinner (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1993, Skinner is a horror film directed by Ivan Nagy, running about 90 minutes. “Madness is Only Skin Deep” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man rents a room in a couple's house and roams the streets at night looking for victims to skin, while constantly being followed by a junkie he mutilated who is now looking for revenge.
Who’s in it. Skinner stars Ted Raimi as Dennis Skinner, Ricki Lake as Kerry Tate, David Warshofsky as Geoff Tate and Richard Schiff as Eddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Skinner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Skinner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Skinner tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Skinner (1993)?
- In US, Skinner is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Skinner worth watching?
- Skinner holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Skinner?
- Skinner stars Ted Raimi, Ricki Lake, David Warshofsky, Richard Schiff and Traci Lords.
- When was Skinner released?
- Skinner was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.