Skunk

Skunk

Directed by Koen Mortier

Produced by BALDR Film, CZAR Belgium

2024105 min6.6 / 10

A bleak, intimate portrait of a traumatized teenager trapped in a dysfunctional household, culminating in a violent rupture with his past.

The story of Liam, a neglected teenager who lives in a family where alcohol, violence and sex play the main role. He grows up to be a confused youngster which ends in a very aggressive act to break with his past.

Questions people ask

  • Is Skunk sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Skunk end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is Skunk violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Skunk easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is Skunk scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% 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.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Skunk

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Skunk

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Skunk, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Skunk, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Skunk, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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