Skincare (film)
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| Directed by | Austin Peters |
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| Cinematography | Christopher Ripley |
| Edited by | Laura Zempel |
| Music by | Fatima Al Qadiri |
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| Distributed by | IFC Films |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Skincare is a 2024 American crime thriller film directed by Austin Peters and starring Elizabeth Banks. It was released in the United States on August 16, 2024, by IFC Films.
Premise
[edit]A celebrity aesthetician starting a skincare line is the subject of sabotage after a rival aesthetician opens a skincare boutique across from hers.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Elizabeth Banks as Hope Goldman
- Lewis Pullman as Jordan
- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez
- Luis Gerardo Méndez as Angel Vergara
- Nathan Fillion
- Medalion Rahimi as Margaret
Production
[edit]The film was loosely inspired by the case of Dawn DaLuise, who was arrested and later acquitted for a murder-for-hire plot against a rival beauty guru.[2] Filming wrapped before the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. Cast members were announced in June 2023.[3] IFC Films acquired the film's distribution rights in June 2024.[4]
Release
[edit]The film was released in the United States on August 16, 2024.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ McArdle, Tommy (June 26, 2024). "Elizabeth Banks Stars as a Celebrity Aesthetician Facing a Hacking Scandal in Skincare Trailer". People. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Garner, Glenn (August 13, 2024). "Skincare's Elizabeth Banks Talks Noir Film's 'Ripped From The Headlines' Inspiration & Bling Ring Connection". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 26, 2023). "Elizabeth Banks To Topline Austin Peters' Thriller Skincare; Lewis Pullman, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Luis Gerardo Méndez & Nathan Fillion Also Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 24, 2024). "IFC Films Takes North America On Crime Thriller Skincare Starring Elizabeth Banks & Lewis Pullman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (June 26, 2024). "Skincare Trailer: Elizabeth Banks Unravels Cosmetic Mystery In Indie Thriller From IFC Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2024.