Where the Skin Lies (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2017, Where the Skin Lies is a thriller and horror film directed by Michael Boucherie, running about 91 minutes. “When your number is up...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six people bound together by a traumatic experience decide to round off a year of group therapy in style. They join each other once more, traveling up to the Scottish Lowlands for a reunion weekend in a 1970s holiday let. Soon a number of mysterious and horrifying events start to expose the cracks in their relationships, and one by one they discover that trust runs but skin-deep. A night of closure turns out to be far more final than they could have anticipated.
Who’s in it. Where the Skin Lies stars Tristan Beint as Edward Stirling and Amelia Bennett as Rainbow Pope.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Where the Skin Lies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the Skin Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the Skin Lies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the Skin Lies (2017)?
- In GB, Where the Skin Lies is available to stream on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Where the Skin Lies worth watching?
- Where the Skin Lies holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where the Skin Lies?
- Where the Skin Lies stars Tristan Beint and Amelia Bennett.
- When was Where the Skin Lies released?
- Where the Skin Lies was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.