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Cold Skin (2017)

“We are never too far from those we hate”

6.3/10 · 728 votes 1h 46m FantasyDramaHorror

#213 of 319 films from 2017 #778 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Xavier Gens · Written by Jesús Olmo, Eron Sheean

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Overview

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

Cast

David Oakesas Friend
Ray Stevensonas Gruner
Aura Garridoas Aneris
Winslow Iwakias Senegalese
John Benfieldas Captain Axel
Ben Templeas Naval Officer
Iván Gonzálezas New Weather Official
Alejandro Rodas Portuguese
Julien Blaschkeas Burley Russian
Damián Montesdeocaas Scotsman
Israel Boderoas Ship Crew Member #1
Roberto Rincónas Ship Crew Member #2

Facts

Release dateOctober 20, 2017
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresFantasy, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$9,831,962
Box office$737,478 (0.1× budget)
IMDbtt1034385

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Questions

How long is Cold Skin?
Cold Skin runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is Cold Skin worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 728 votes, which places it #213 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 34%) and #778 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Cold Skin?
Cold Skin was directed by Xavier Gens. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hitman (2007), Frontier(s) (2007), The Divide (2012).
Who stars in Cold Skin?
David Oakes as Friend; Ray Stevenson as Gruner; Aura Garrido as Aneris; Winslow Iwaki as Senegalese; John Benfield as Captain Axel; Ben Temple as Naval Officer.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cold Skin?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/156451.

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