I’m probably not the best person to be trusting for an opinion on another home invasion movie. I've become more cynical about these kinds of films; it feels like every year there are several released, and people who enjoy them—myself included—keep watching, hoping to stumble across something good. *In Their Skin* isn’t a standout film, nor is it essential viewing for horror fans, but it does attempt to offer something new to an overdone genre. Specifically, it incorporates identity theft into the plot, moving away from the typical “they're just crazy people or delinquents” explanation. I’ve noticed some reviewers online comparing this movie to *Funny Games*. Regardless of my own thoughts on Hanneke’s work, is that what’s happening now? Are fans expecting a film with Selma Blair, Joshua Close, Rachel Miner and James D'Arcy to elevate the home invasion horror genre when it was made by someone relatively unknown? Seriously? For about an hour, writer and director Jeremy Power Regimbal uses a slow-building tension, which is effective because the actors are dedicated. The adult villains, played by D’Arcy and Miner, have a genuine unsettling quality to their behavior. However, when the film shifts into more overtly psychological and sexual territory, the new director seems to lose his grip and resorts to standard horror tropes in an attempt to create shocking moments. It's not something you absolutely need to see, but compared to films like *The Strangers* or more expensive movies like *The Purge*, this one is worth checking out if you aren’t expecting a revolutionary take on home invasion horror. It has worthwhile qualities and doesn't completely waste your time, plus James D'Arcy bears an uncanny resemblance to Norman Bates, which alone makes it worth watching! 6/10

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