Cold Skin (2017)

Director: Xavier Gens

Starring: Ray Stevenson, David Oakes

A young man who arrives at a remote island finds himself trapped in a battle for his life.

Cold Skin refers to the creatures being cold blooded, and can be interpreted literally and figuratively. The action starts quickly and it is mysterious and scary in the beginning. With regards to the photography, there are some really spectacular shots. The acting by the two leading men were convincing and effective, and it was interesting to see how their opinions towards the creatures change during the course of the film.  At times I did find the creature Aneris a bit too similar to ‘The Shape of Water’, especially when a romantic interest surfaced. The film is exceptionally well made with a beautiful subtlety to the underlying theme.

And what a brilliant ending! It’s all a matter of deja vu, and the film and the character’s actions are much better understood. Loved it!