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The Serpent's Skin

2025 1 h 23 min Fantasy · Melodrama · Horror

A queer supernatural melodrama where a new romance between two women with latent powers unleashes a demon that feeds on their friends.

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About the film

Desire leaves a mark.

What it’s about

Anna leaves a difficult family situation in a small town and moves in with her older sister. She meets tattoo artist Gen, and their quick romantic connection comes with a shared awareness of a strange power within them. Their newfound freedom and the city's nightlife soon open the door to something far more dangerous.

What hooks you

Directed by Alice Maio Mackay, who also wrote and produced, the film features Alexandra McVicker as Anna, Scott Major as Buzz, Charlotte Chimes as Dakota, Jordan Dulieu as Danny, and Avalon Fast as Gen. It blends fantasy, melodrama, and horror with themes of possession and supernatural power.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy queer romance intertwined with supernatural horror, where emotional vulnerability and insecurity have deadly consequences. It will also appeal to those drawn to stories about found family, nightlife, and the struggle to confront one's past.

Technical details
Country
Australia
Year
2025
Genres
Fantasy, Melodrama, Horror
Running time
1h 23min
Age rating
NR+
MPAA
NR
World premiere
Jun 22, 2025

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
5.8 /10
IMDb
5.540
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Creative team

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Director Alice Maio Mackay
Starring
  1. 01 Conner McVicker Actor
  2. 02 Alexandra McVicker Anna
  3. 03 Scott Major Buzz
  4. 04 Charlotte Chimes Dakota
  5. 05 Jordan Dulieu Danny
  6. 06 Avalon Fast Gen
  7. 07 Patty Glavieux Switch
  8. 08 Lewi Dawson Helly
  9. 09 Betsey Brown Anna's Mom (VO)
  10. 10 Alyssa Peters Jade
  11. 11 Jessica Burgess Nell
  12. 12 Cheryl Louise Old Lady Bling Bling

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