Cold Skin

Cold Skin

We are never too far from those we hate

Directed by Xavier Gens

Produced by KanZaman Productions, Babieka Films

2017106 min6.3 / 10

A dark, isolated survival horror that pits a young man against mysterious creatures on a remote island, exploring themes of isolation, hatred, and the thin line between civilization and savagery.

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

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Questions people ask

  • Is Cold Skin scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does Cold Skin end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Cold Skin violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Cold Skin sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Cold Skin easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity44

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Cold Skin, and what each one shares →

Like Cold Skin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Cold Skin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Cold Skin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Cold Skin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Cold Skin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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