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Skincare

"It's just a little cover-up."

2024 1h 36m EN
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5.9
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★5.9TMDB · 134
ThrillerDramaComedyMystery
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Famed aesthetician Hope Goldman is about to take her career to the next level by launching her very own skin care line. However, she soon faces a new challenge when a rival opens a boutique directly across from her store. Suspecting that someone is trying to sabotage her, she embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery of who's trying to destroy her life.

“It's just a little cover-up.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Austin Peters
Writers
Austin Peters, Sam Freilich, Deering Regan
Languages
English
Countries
France, Italy, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Italy, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Austin Peters, shot by Christopher Ripley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Fatima Al Qadiri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Laura Zempel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Elizabeth Banks and Lewis Pullman and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It's just a little cover-up.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt28223926 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Austin Peters directs. Christopher Ripley behind the camera. Fatima Al Qadiri scores. Laura Zempel cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 2 years ago.
  • 2International production across 3 countries: France, Italy, United States of America.
  • 3Directed by Austin Peters, shot by Christopher Ripley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Fatima Al Qadiri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Laura Zempel shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Elizabeth Banks and Lewis Pullman and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "It's just a little cover-up.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt28223926 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Christopher Ripley
Original score
Fatima Al Qadiri
Editing
Laura Zempel
Production design
Liz Toonkel
Costume design
Angelina Vitto
Makeup / hair
Dawn Shand Johnson
VFX supervisor
Alessio Bertotti
Sound
Rainer Russo
Stunt coordinator
Ming Qiu
Runtime
96 min · 1h 36m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Box office
$451,381
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
R

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Production companies

Who made it

  • JA

    Jalapeno Goat

    US

  • Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment

    Iervolino & Lady Bacardi Entertainment

    IT

  • WWPS.TV

    WWPS.TV

    US

  • EV

    Evolution & Development Technology

Key crew

  • Associate ProducerMichael Chi Peer
  • ProducerLogan Lerman
  • ProducerJonathan Schwartz
  • Executive ProducerDeering Regan
  • Executive ProducerSam Freilich
  • Co-ProducerAntonio Khoury
  • Co-Executive ProducerRandy Toll
  • EditorLaura Zempel
  • Co-ProducerSabrina Sipantzi
  • Executive ProducerScott Shooman
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerRainer Russo
  • Co-ProducerConnor Charland
  • Executive ProducerAndrea Iervolino
  • Executive ProducerRichard Salvatore
  • Co-ProducerLilla Soria
  • Set DecorationElizabeth Goldsby
  • Executive ProducerDanielle Maloni
  • Co-ProducerTanner Moss
  • Co-Executive ProducerSteven Toll
  • Executive ProducerMonika Bacardi
  • Production DesignLiz Toonkel
  • Makeup ArtistDawn Shand Johnson
  • Second Second Assistant DirectorCody Camp
  • On Set DresserRoland Trafton

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • based on true story
  • anaesthesia
  • business rivalry
  • revenge thriller
  • murder for hire

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2024-08-16R
  • Digital2024-09-03R

Also known as

International titles

  • 护肤惊魂CN
  • 美容女王CN

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