Films and TV shows that feel like Crispy Skin by Squid
A restless, jittery surge of urban anxiety mixed with sudden bursts of chaotic energy.
- #KIDS (2019): The series captures a generation’s restless energy and urban alienation in a post‑Brexit London, mirroring the song’s jittery pulse.
- The End of the F***ing World (2017): Its darkly comic, off‑kilter tone and teenage disaffection echo Squid’s chaotic, anxious soundscape.
- Trainspotting (1996): The film’s gritty city vibe and frantic, rebellious energy align with the song’s frantic post‑punk drive.
- Enter the Void (2010): A neon‑lit, disorienting London nightscape that matches the track’s hallucinatory, claustrophobic feel.
- A Clockwork Orange (1971): Its ultraviolent, stylised urban chaos and avant‑garde soundtrack parallel the song’s experimental edge.
- Control (2007): A moody, post‑punk biopic set in 1970s Manchester that reflects the same brooding, restless atmosphere.
- The Lobster (2015): Its absurdist, dystopian tone and off‑beat sound design resonate with the track’s experimental, uneasy vibe.
- Last of the Summer Wine (1973): Its gentle, countryside contrast highlights Squid’s urban angst, offering a foil that sharpens the song’s city‑centric tension.
