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The Kindred

"Some secrets should remain buried."

2021 1h 34m EN
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6.4
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★6.4TMDB · 131
Horror
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After her father’s suicide, a young mother investigates what led to his death. But when she is haunted by spirits and unearths an unsolved mystery from 30 years ago, she discovers a dark family history that could prove deadly for her child.

“Some secrets should remain buried.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Jamie Patterson
Writers
Christian J. Hearn
Languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Moritz Schmittat. 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 David Fricker 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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April Pearson and Blake Harrison and James Cosmo carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Some secrets should remain buried.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10306450 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jamie Patterson directs. Moritz Schmittat scores. David Fricker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 5 years ago.
  • 2Original score by Moritz Schmittat. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 3Editor David Fricker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 4April Pearson and Blake Harrison and James Cosmo carry the top of the cast.
  • 5Marketing tagline: "Some secrets should remain buried.".
  • 6IMDB entry: tt10306450 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Original score
Moritz Schmittat
Editing
David Fricker
Production design
Laura Little
Costume design
Rae Harrison Doyle
Makeup / hair
Tanita Hingerty
Sound
Martin Pavey
Stunt coordinator
Aslan Steel
Runtime
94 min · 1h 34m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Jamie Patterson

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Production companies

Who made it

  • PA

    Parkhouse Pictures

    GB

  • AM

    AMP International

    GB

  • Jump Start Productions

    Jump Start Productions

    GB

  • UN

    Uniforms & Weapons Emporium

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerPete Bury
  • Line ProducerSteve Jarvis
  • Special Effects Makeup ArtistTanita Hingerty
  • Stunt CoordinatorAslan Steel
  • Executive ProducerHoward Da Silva
  • Executive ProducerMichael Denmark
  • CastingAndrew Lynford
  • ProducerStephen Jarvis
  • Production ManagerNathalie Grace
  • Sound DesignerMartin Pavey
  • Executive ProducerJamie Patterson
  • Sound MixerBenjamin Gandy
  • Executive ProducerJason Rush
  • EditorDavid Fricker
  • First Assistant DirectorJonay Sevillano Regalado
  • Production DesignLaura Little
  • ProducerTracy Jarvis
  • CastingTracy Pellow
  • Boom OperatorRory Rea
  • Focus PullerNathalie Grace
  • Music SupervisorAngela Penhaligon
  • Executive ProducerApril Pearson
  • Costume DesignRae Harrison Doyle
  • Set DresserJacqueline du Bled

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • amnesia
  • serial killer
  • ghost child
  • supernatural thriller

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2021-12-28
  • Digital2022-01-07

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International titles

  • خویشاوندانIR

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