The Serpent’s Skin – Mini Review
First Reaction – The Serpent’s Skin has a brilliant concept with a devilish twist.
Director: Alice Maio Mackay
Writer: Alice Maio Mackay, Benjamin Pahl Robinson (Screenplay)
Cast
- Alexandra McVicker (Action Point)
- Scott Major (Neighbours)
- Charlotte Chimes
- Jordan Dulieu (My Pet Dinosaur)
- Avalon Fast
Plot: After escaping her transphobic hometown, Anna meets goth tattoo artist Gen. They bond over shared supernatural abilities, but Gen’s tattoo work accidentally conjures a demon before their romance can bloom.
Runtime: 1 Hour 23 Minutes
Alice Maio Mackay’s The Serpent’s Skin gives us a twisted journey into a horror nightmare. It uses a fantastic idea to create the threat and doesn’t shy away from inclusion characters in an everyday story. Another great addition to their category of horror tales promoting trans characters, stories and stars.
