Skin Deep (2003)
Release Year: 2003
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Sacha Parisot
Writer: Ken Karn, Sacha Parisot
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Ken Karn
Companies: Arte Sonora Estudios, Parisot Productions, Sonora Estudios
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Budget: 400.000
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: african american thriller, erotic thriller
Story
Skin Deep unfolds over the course of a single day, centering on two successful African American men who have been friends since childhood in Silicon Valley. The story begins as their respective couples gather for an afternoon of dining, drinking, and relaxation in the hot tub at one of their lavish homes. As the day progresses and tensions rise amidst flirtations and jealousies, a deadly betrayal occurs, culminating in one of the wives being found lifeless in the hot tub.
Summary
Skin Deep is a psychological thriller that explores complex themes of love, sex, race, and betrayal within the context of elite African American society. Set against the backdrop of Silicon Valley's fast-paced and luxurious lifestyle, the film delves into the intricate dynamics of two lifelong friends' marriages as their relationships become intertwined in a web of desire, jealousy, and deceit.
