#in my mother's skin

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In My Mother's Skin (2023) | dir. Kenneth Dagatan

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In My Mother's Skin Kenneth Dagatan. 2023

House Hacienda Santa Rosalia, Western Nautical Hwy, Manapla, Negros Occidental, Philippines See in map

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[aviculor]

In My Mother's Skin is a Filipino horror movie from last year and it is honestly captivating to watch. In WWII, a family struggling to survive is put in even more jeopardy when the daughter gets lost in the woods and comes across a fae who she asks for help.

My only note so far is that the CG cicadas look obviously fake because they got the legs wrong. I can overlook the part where they swarm all over a dead body, but having anatomical inaccuracies is inexcusable.

That was gory and bleak. I liked it.

[adamwatchesmovies]

In My Mother's Skin (2023)

The film everyone will compare In My Mother’s Skin to is Guillermo Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. From the child protagonist to the wartime setting, the fairytale characters that turn out to be more sinister than at first glance, the sick mother a young girl has to care for, they have A LOT in common in content and tone. That’s pretty good company to keep.

In 1945, in the Philippines, World War II is coming to an end. The occupying Japanese soldiers know it. Though many of their neighbors haven’t been as lucky, Aldo (Arnold Reyes), his wife (Beauty Gonzalez) and their two children, Tala (Felicity Kyle Napuli) and Bayani (James Mavie Estrella) have managed to remain relatively unscathed through the conflict. As the soldiers become more nervous, the rumours that Aldo’s home contains a stash of stolen gold forces him to leave the family behind. When her mother suddenly becomes ill, Tala must take care of her. In the nearby forest, the young girl meets a fairy, who promises to help.

Though it’s being distributed by Amazon, this is a Filipino film. The folklore it's portraying will feel new to most viewers. The fairy, for instance, isn’t tiny and winged. She’s a full-grown woman wearing an elaborate dress and head piece covered in glittering jewels that evokes insect wings. Though that description doesn’t match what you had in mind when you read the synopsis, you immediately recognize her as a magical creature and Jasmine Curtis-Smith’s performance lets you know right away she’s not to be trusted. Tala knows this. Unfortunately, she has no choice but to accept the creature's help. Laura's mother is sure to die if nothing changes. Things going horribly if Tala accepts the fairy's offer is not necessarily a guarantee. Her father is gone. Tala is certain he'll return soon. You’re not so sure. There’s the housekeeper (Angeli Bayani) there to help, but a part of you wonders if she’s really committed to the family, or if she’s been sticking around because there’s nowhere else to go. Maybe she's hoping to get wind of that rumoured gold. The young girl truly feels alone.

This is a harsh film that doesn’t hold back. Sympathetic characters suddenly become villains. Lives end violently and without warning. The people who aren’t desperate are too consumed by the thought of gold to pull back their punches - children or no children. It’s hard to tell who are worse: the people or the magical creatures with a taste for human flesh. At least the fairy lets you know right away she’s sinister. The betrayals in this story cut deep and everything feels even more impactful because the people in it are so vulnerable.

The one thing holding me back from giving In My Mother’s Skin a higher grade is its similarity to Pan’s Labyrinth. If someone told me they could only watch one, there's no contest. This also means the picture is not quite as memorable, unpredictable, or impactful as it could be. I’m not saying the two films are the same. You could definitely watch both in quick succession without feeling like you’re watching the same movie again. We haven’t seen so many of these grim fairy tale stories that there isn’t room for more - in fact, “In My Mother’s Skin” proves we should be getting them more frequently - but one is just better than the other. That's more of a praise for the Del Toro picture than a criticism for In My Mother's Skin - which leans more into the horror direction and showcases a lot of gore. It's an unsettling tale that showcases a unique folklore and some strong performances from the child actors. (November 30, 2023)

[pizzalover8969]

Day twenty two: In My Mother's skin

This movie was phenomenal, and unfortunately reminded the audience of the horrors in real life.

The slow pacing might not be for anyone, but it's worth it. The soundtrack is eerie, it fits the atmosphere perfectly. I'd 100% watch it again.

I give it a 9/10!

[nightmarish-fallen-angel]

"Women are just objectively more beautiful" "Sexuality isn't a choice because then no one would be attracted to men" "Men are gross and disgusting haha" jokes morph into their final form:

"You transitioning to be more masculine is wasting your natural beauty"

[thereweredragonshere]

I get really nervous when it comes to colouring things in and I’m fed up of myself so I present my first ever attempt (I’m not joking, first EVER) of shading/lighting without using multiply or add layers. Just me, the god damn colour wheel and a normal layer. And hiccup.

[applestruda]

fungal mage scott

[everytaylorswiftsongisaboutcats]

[cinnamorwll]

tumblr is so cool i mean i could just post stuff like this

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In My Mother’s Skin (2023) | dir. Kenneth Dagatan

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UN FILM DE ALMODÓVAR // AN ALMODÓVAR FILM

[yasmeensh]

I have decided to stop meddling with this piece. It has to be done at some point, and here it is! I'm happy with how it turned out 😁 My last chimpanzee painting was two years ago, so it's time I make another one! Painted in acrylics and touched up with CSP. Shared some process shots too, just below :)

it was very messy.... and the lighting made a HUGE difference in the end!

[lostinvasileios]

Okay so we can agree we sometimes get the dancey, zoomie urges from deity love but oh my gods have you ever wanted to start making loud noises out of nowhere and clawing and biting at them out of affection or am I desperately in need of some sort of mental reevaluation?????? kind of like how when a cat tries to play with you they start kicking and biting at your hand or whatever idk

[bromcommie]

Мы столько убили Не родивши себе

[technicolourcowboy]

Yeehoo…

Back on my metal AU bullshit 😼🙏 Hally would defo need some music lessons from Howdy lmao

Lil air-guitar nerds ^ 🤭🤭

drawing edgy confrontations is something that can be so personal

Oc lore tidbits… oc lore crumbs…

The metal AU Holloways didn’t have the best home-life growing up :[ They both wanted OUT but Hudson only had enough money for one train ticket ✌️😔 you snooze you lose monster boy!!!

They’re around 20 and 15 here, and don’t form the band until about 7 years later :] teehee

+ parent reveal !

we love terrible dads ‘round these parts

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