Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 10m 15s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 90/100 (3m 5s)
- 🔴 100/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Explicit sexual content involving minors
- 🔴 95/100 [00:45:20 - 00:47:10] Graphic nudity and sexual situations
Drug Use: 🔴 70/100 (3m 30s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:30:15 - 00:32:00] Characters using drugs in a party scene
- 🔴 75/100 [01:10:45 - 01:12:30] Depiction of drug abuse and its consequences
Violence: 🟡 65/100 (3m)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:20:10 - 00:21:30] Violent altercation between characters
- 🔴 75/100 [01:05:20 - 01:07:00] Disturbing scenes of emotional and psychological violence
Strong Language: 🟡 60/100 (40s)
- 🟡 65/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of strong profanity
- 🔴 70/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:15] Frequent use of offensive language
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Mysterious Skin (2004)?
A: Mysterious Skin follows the lives of two young men, Neil McCormick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Brian Lackey (Brady Corbet), who were both affected by childhood sexual abuse. Neil becomes a teenage hustler, while Brian believes he was abducted by aliens. Their stories eventually converge as they confront their traumatic pasts.
A: Mysterious Skin follows the lives of two young men, Neil McCormick (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Brian Lackey (Brady Corbet), who were both affected by childhood sexual abuse. Neil becomes a teenage hustler, while Brian believes he was abducted by aliens. Their stories eventually converge as they confront their traumatic pasts.
Q: Who directed Mysterious Skin (2004)?
A: Mysterious Skin was directed by Gregg Araki, based on the novel of the same name by Scott Heim.
A: Mysterious Skin was directed by Gregg Araki, based on the novel of the same name by Scott Heim.
Q: What themes are explored in Mysterious Skin (2004)?
A: The film explores themes of trauma, sexual abuse, memory, and the long-term psychological effects of childhood experiences. It also delves into alienation, identity, and the ways people cope with unresolved pain.
A: The film explores themes of trauma, sexual abuse, memory, and the long-term psychological effects of childhood experiences. It also delves into alienation, identity, and the ways people cope with unresolved pain.
Q: How was the performance of Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Mysterious Skin (2004)?
A: Joseph Gordon-Levitt received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Neil McCormick, a troubled teenager who turns to sex work. His performance was praised for its raw intensity and emotional depth.
A: Joseph Gordon-Levitt received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Neil McCormick, a troubled teenager who turns to sex work. His performance was praised for its raw intensity and emotional depth.
Q: Is Mysterious Skin (2004) based on a book?
A: Yes, Mysterious Skin is based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Scott Heim. The film adaptation stays largely faithful to the book's dark and poignant narrative.
A: Yes, Mysterious Skin is based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Scott Heim. The film adaptation stays largely faithful to the book's dark and poignant narrative.
