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title: "The Reflecting Skin"
year: 1990
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-reflecting-skin-1990"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 21168
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Reflecting Skin (1990) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-reflecting-skin-1990

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Reflecting Skin" (1990).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Sources provided:
[1] TMDB: Released 06/28/1991 (US), Drama, Thriller, Horror, 1h 35m.
[2] Wikipedia: 1990 coming-of-age horror film, written/directed by Philip Ridley, starring Jeremy Cooper, Viggo Mortensen, and Lindsay Duncan. Set in 1950s rural Idaho.
[3] IMDb: Cast/crew credits.
[4] TMDB Cast/Crew: 1950s rural Idaho, young boy watches friends/brother fall under spell of mysterious widow, becomes convinced she is a vampire.
[5] Film Movement: Premiered at Cannes in 1990. Darkly humorous, nightmarish vision of the American dream. 8-year-old Seth and friends play a prank on town recluse, English widow named Dolphin.
[6] Plex: Cast/crew.
Title: The Reflecting Skin
Year: 19

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch The Reflecting Skin?
Streaming availability for The Reflecting Skin varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is The Reflecting Skin worth watching?
The Reflecting Skin holds a community rating of 6.7/10. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Reflecting Skin and when was it released?
The Reflecting Skin is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1990.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Reflecting Skin — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21168)
- [The Reflecting Skin - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Reflecting_Skin)
- [The Reflecting Skin (1990) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100469/fullcredits/)
- [The Reflecting Skin (1990) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/21168-the-reflecting-skin/cast)
- [The Reflecting Skin :: Film Movement](https://filmmovement.com/product/the-reflecting-skin)
- [The Reflecting Skin (1990) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-reflecting-skin/credits)

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