Under the Skin (2013)

Date: 2013
Director: Jonathan Glazer
Production Company: Film4, British Film Institute (BFI), Silver Reel

Stars: Scarlett Johansson
Location(s): Angus, Argyll and Bute, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, East Lothian, Greater Glasgow, Highland, Inverclyde, South Lanarkshire, West Lothian

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Storyline:

A mysterious young woman preys on isolated men, not foreseeing the path of self discovery that she embarks on.

Additional Information:

Screen captures, identifications, descriptions and uncredited comparisons by Neil Webster

Maureen Foster’s book “Alien in the Mirror” contains lots of information on the conception and production of the film.

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We see a motorbike headlight scribing the course of a road through the 'real country dark'. B797, south of Wanlockhead, Dumfries & Galloway, looking north-east towards Starn Capel Nook.

"Bad" (Jeremy McWilliams) parks his bike, recovers a woman's body from the embankment and dumps it in the van. Bogleshole Road, Cambuslang, Greater Glasgow.

At Bogleshole Road Bridge over the River Clyde.

Early morning, Bad unloads his bike from the van. Ibroxholm Oval Flats, Ibrox Terrace, Govan, Glasgow.

One of the high-rises was saved and re-clad.

As Bad drives off, "Laura" (Scarlett Johansson) starts the van. Ibrox Terrace, Govan.

Tenement block replaced by low-level apartments.

After shopping (at Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries) for a new look, Laura applies the finishing touches. Dora Street, Dalmarnock, Glasgow.

Much regeneration work in the area.

During the first half of the movie we see montages of Glasgow city centre. Here's a view down George Street with St. George's Tron Church (distant centre).

Colourful concrete!

Driving against the current of Celtic fans. Springfield Road / Dechmont Streeet, Celtic Park, Glasgow.

Not a match day, today.

Covert filming using small cameras in the van capturing natural performances. "I'm looking for the M8" is her ruse, passer-by is Dougie McConnell. Copland Road / Summertown Road, Govan.

No passer-by and no ruse required.

An Electrician (Kevin McAlinden) is her first passenger. Kevin was stunned when, after filming, the crew appeared informing him he's just acted in a film! Edmiston Drive, Govan.

Temporary traffic lights, holding the traffic up, made taking the shot a lot safer.

"Footballer" (Joe Szula) is enticed back to Laura's pad. Bruce Street, Clune Park, Port Glasgow in Inverclyde.

Clune Park estate, originally built for shipyard workers, still boasts a handful of residents. Inverclyde council's ambition is to regenerate the area.

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Laura, visiting a beach, sees a family - their dog swimming in the sea. Auchmithie Beach, Auchmithie, Arbroath, Angus.

Maybe this swimmer (Krystof Hadek) will be suitable? Auchmithie Beach.

There were no swimmers when Brian Thompson revisited the beach.

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The family in the water, trying to rescue one another, the swimmer goes to help. Auchmithie.

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The swimmer, having collapsed through exhaustion, becomes easy pickings. Auchmithie, Angus.

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Arriving at Club Earth (now demolished) she sees clubber "Andrew" (Paul Brannigan) and follows. Howden South Road, Livingston, West Lothian.

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Swept up by a gaggle of girls into the club. Rear of Club Earth, looking over to Almonside, Livingston. Interiors filmed at The Shed, Langside Avenue, Glasgow.

Stuck in traffic, she receives a bloody rose from a roadside seller. A728 / Dunn Street, Dalmarnock.

Traffic was very light when I visited.

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'Come into my den...' "Nervous" (Scott Dymond) is having second thoughts. Dionne Meikle recognised her grandmother's former home on Craigleith St, Carntyne, Glasgow G32. She goes on to state that it was demolished in 2012 - soon after filming.

Laura trips in the street, surreptitious filming captures members of the public helping her up. Trongate / New Wynd, Glasgow.

Didn't feel like asking someone if they'd take a swan-dive for me!

Spotting another potential victim, she gets harassed by a gang and has to drive off. Kintra Street / Brighton Street, Govan. Iona Court (demolished 2013) on the right.

Daytime reveals Ibrox stadium backdrop.

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Picking up late-night-shopper "Lonely" (Adam Pearson), she complements him on his soft hands. Lay-by opposite 24 Castle, New Cumnock, Ayrshire.

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Having compassion for Lonely, she releases him into the early morning. Dumbreck Marsh, Kilsyth, Glasgow. The Burns & Old Parish Church can be seen to the right.

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Bad having knowledge of her releasing Lonely, races to intercept him. Auchinvole Crescent, Kilsyth.

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Mist vortex on Loch Restil, Argyll and Bute.

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Whilst driving, Laura runs into a dense fog bank and decides to abandon the van and continue on foot. A82 at Rannoch Moor near Lochan na h-Achlaise, Bridge of Orchy, Argyll and Bute.

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Who doesn't like cake? Allt Nan Ros Hotel (now Apartments and Cottage), Onich, Fort William, Highland, looking out onto Loch Linnhe.

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Two strangers, one bus-stop. Toll Brae, Wanlockhead, Dumfries & Galloway.

Feeling safe with "Quiet" (Michael Moreland), she decides to go home with him. Looking up Staffa Avenue from Mull Avenue, Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.

They got more height for this one.

After convenience shopping (Sam's Super Store, Moss Rd, Port Glasgow) they cross Muirdykes Avenue, Port Glasgow.

Fighting the blue bins for this one!

Nearly out of that rain. Glenside Road, Port Glasgow.

Pigeons congregating on blue shed.

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Bad consults with others (presumably) over the Laura's disappearance. Abington Services Petrol Station, Abington, Biggar, South Lanarkshire.

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The next day, Quiet takes her to a nearby castle. Tantallon Castle, Auldhame, East Lothian. Seen from woodland surrounding Auldhame Castle.

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Pursuing Laura 1. B7073 looking down on M74 J11, Lanark.

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Pursuing Laura 2. Looking down on A82 at north-east end of Loch Tulla, Bridge of Orchy (possibly filmed from Loch Tulla viewpoint).

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After leaving Quiet, we see Laura approaching Drimsynie forest near Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, Argyll and Bute.

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Pursuing Laura 3. A815 by Lock Eck, south of Whistlefield, Colintraive, Argyll and Bute.

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Pursuing Laura 4.

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At one point Laura takes refuge in a bothy in the forest. Rowchoish Bothy, Rowchoish, Glasgow.