Movie

Skin Deep

1989 · 97 min

A boozy, bawdy sex farce that coasts on slapstick set pieces and a rakish charm, curdling into something oddly tender about self-destruction.

Tagline: The comedy that glows in the dark.
Overview: Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.
How it feels: Satirical, cynical, absurd and romantic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Addiction, love, identity, redemption
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: addiction
love
identity
redemption
betrayal
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong