The Reflecting Skin (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1990, The Reflecting Skin is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Philip Ridley, running about 95 minutes. “Sometimes terrible things happen quite naturally.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Reflecting Skin stars Viggo Mortensen as Cameron Dove, Lindsay Duncan as Dolphin Blue, Duncan Fraser as Luke Dove and Jeremy Cooper as Seth Dove, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Reflecting Skin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $17K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel and ARROW and 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 The Reflecting Skin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reflecting Skin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reflecting Skin (1990)?
- In US, The Reflecting Skin is available to stream on Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and 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 The Reflecting Skin worth watching?
- The Reflecting Skin holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Reflecting Skin?
- The Reflecting Skin stars Viggo Mortensen, Lindsay Duncan, Duncan Fraser, Jeremy Cooper and David Longworth.
- When was The Reflecting Skin released?
- The Reflecting Skin was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.