In Her Skin


2011

Brief Synopsis

15-year-old Rachel Barber is the perfect girl. A dancer, a beauty, a free spirit; she exudes grace and charm. She is the envy of all girls, especially her childhood friend Caroline Robertson. Caroline is filled with so much self-hatred that she becomes utterly dangerous to herself and those around h

Film Details

Also Known As
How to Change in 9 Weeks, How to Change in Nine Weeks, I Am You
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Drama
Teens
Thriller
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Icon Uk Group; Screen Australia; Screen Queensland
Distribution Company
IFC Films; Icon Uk Group; Mpi
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Synopsis

15-year-old Rachel Barber is the perfect girl. A dancer, a beauty, a free spirit; she exudes grace and charm. She is the envy of all girls, especially her childhood friend Caroline Robertson. Caroline is filled with so much self-hatred that she becomes utterly dangerous to herself and those around her. She is intent on becoming someone new. Even if it means murder. One night when Rachel does not return home from dance class, her parents immediately know that something is very wrong. They start a desperate search for their daughter and with the help of the police, piece together the frightening last hours of their daughter's life.

Film Details

Also Known As
How to Change in 9 Weeks, How to Change in Nine Weeks, I Am You
Genre
Adaptation
Crime
Drama
Teens
Thriller
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Icon Uk Group; Screen Australia; Screen Queensland
Distribution Company
IFC Films; Icon Uk Group; Mpi
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Released in United States on Video June 7, 2011

Based on the book "Perfect Victim" by Elizabeth Southall and Megan Norris; published by Penguin Global September 1, 2004. It is the true story of 21-year-old Caroline Reed-Robertson who murdered 15-year-old Rachel Barber in Australia in 1999.

Released in United States on Video June 7, 2011