“MYSTERIOUS SKIN is a helter-skelter ride of the soul, an unblinking, white-knuckle crash landing into the mushy mysteries of the subconscious.” —The Washington Post “MYSTERIOUS SKIN tells a story that is psychologically rich, emotionally haunting, and technically superior to anything Araki has ever done.” —The Austin Chronicle “This is a serious piece of work that’s even better the next day.” —San Francisco Chronicle Two boys experience traumatic events one summer that shape their lives in radically different ways. As a teen, Brian (future director Brady Corbet), convinced he was abducted by aliens, becomes obsessed with uncovering his memories, while Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) turns to hustling. Years later, Brian seeks Neil out, hoping he holds the key to unlocking the past. Adapted from the novel by Scott Heim, “MYSTERIOUS SKIN is infused with remarkable tenderness and beauty”…
