The X-Files: Skin

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_X-Files:_The_Truth
gptkbp:air_date 1997-05-18
gptkbp:aired_on gptkb:television_channel
gptkbp:awards Nominated for Emmy Awards.
Won Saturn Awards.
gptkbp:character_development Focus on Mulder's character.
Focus on Scully's character.
gptkbp:cinematography Dark and moody.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception Positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced later horror series.
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in other TV shows.
Parodied in comedy.
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:David_Nutter
gptkbp:editor Pacing builds tension.
gptkbp:fan_art Numerous fan theories exist.
Speculation about character arcs.
gptkbp:fan_base X-Files fans
gptkbp:followed_by The X-Files: Zero Sum
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
Horror
gptkbp:has_crossover Inspired fan fiction.
Crossed over with other media.
gptkbp:influenced_by Urban legends.
Stephen King.
Alfred Hitchcock.
The Twilight Zone.
Classic horror films.
gptkbp:inspiration Real-life criminal cases.
gptkbp:is_critical_for Examined for its social commentary.
Discussed in academic circles.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic episode.
Influenced future sci-fi series.
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Dana_Scully
gptkb:Fox_Mulder
gptkbp:merchandise Action figures.
Video games.
Comic books.
gptkbp:narrative_style Non-linear storytelling.
Flashbacks.
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:Robert_Patrick
gptkb:Gillian_Anderson
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:The_X-Files
gptkbp:plot_summary The episode explores themes of identity.
A man is found dead with his skin removed.
Mulder and Scully investigate a series of murders.
gptkbp:preceded_by The X-Files: Memento Mori
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:20th_Century_Fox_Television
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:The_X-Files_franchise
gptkbp:release_format gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
gptkbp:season gptkb:4
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:Mark_Snow
gptkbp:theme gptkb:physicist
gptkb:Paranoia
Human nature.
Exploration of the unknown.
Fear of the other.
gptkbp:viewership 6.3 million
gptkbp:visual_effects Practical effects.
Makeup effects.
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:David_Duchovny