The short film Skin (2025) is a modern horror-fantasy drama directed by Urvashi Pathania
Critics have called it an "economical dupe" of the viral 2024 film The Substance , noting similar themes of body horror and the sacrifice of identity for beauty. Skin -2025- Uncut HotX Originals Short Film 720...
: The clinic's surgeon hides a dark, mysterious secret regarding the procedure. Key Cast & Crew Director/Writer : Urvashi Pathania. Kanika : Played by Shreya Navile. Rhea : Played by Sureni Weerasekera. Juniper (Surgeon) : Played by Tina Benko. The short film Skin (2025) is a modern
The film follows , a young Indian-American woman plagued by insecurities about her appearance. In a desperate bid to reach a perceived ideal of beauty, she visits a mysterious skin-lightening clinic. The story explores: Kanika : Played by Shreya Navile
Directed by emerging auteur Mira Solenne, "Skin -2025" runs a tight 22 minutes. Set in a near-future Tokyo-London hybrid metropolis, the film follows , a "Dermal Curator"—a freelance artist who designs temporary, bio-luminescent skin grafts for the ultra-wealthy.
The success of Skin highlights a broader shift in entertainment. As of 2025, short films are no longer just "student projects" but professional "Originals" designed for mobile-first audiences and high-end streaming platforms.
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