Skin
Short Film
2019
United States of America
A trans teenager, played by American trans actor Rhys Fehrenbacher, endures harassment from his classmates and comes face-to-face with his body dysphoria in gruesome visions.
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Available Summary:
A queer teenager struggling with the onset of puberty escapes reality for a chance at a new, better-fitting identity.
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Jack's Summary:
This is a coming-of-age body horror short film starring Rhys Fehrenbacher as a trans teenager who struggles with bullying and gender dysphoria. It was a pleasure to see Fehrenbacher onscreen, as the first time I saw him in a film was the movie They (2017), which was pretty well-acted, but quite poorly written and directed. Skin was much more interesting, and really allowed Fehrenbacher to take up space.
I enjoyed a conversation between the trans protagonist and their mother, which was gentle and loving. The protagonist's gender and pronouns are never stated outright, so this could easily be a short film about a trans boy or a non-binary young person.
WARNINGS: Gore/blood, dead animals, transphobia, sexual harassment.
Entry last updated:
23 Feb 2026