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  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Midnight
  • 1 h 41 m
  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Midnight
  • 1 h 41 m

Summary Vulnerable mother-to-be Charlotte (Tamara Lawrance) is taken in by her recently deceased boyfriend’s mother (Fiona Shaw) and her stepson (Jack Lowden), who seem increasingly obsessed with her every move. Plagued by mysterious hallucinations, Charlotte’s suspicions grow about Margaret and Thomas’ intentions for her unborn child.

Directed By: Joe Marcantonio

Written By: Jason McColgan, Joe Marcantonio

  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Midnight
  • 1 h 41 m
  • 2020
  • Not Rated
  • IFC Midnight
  • 1 h 41 m

Kindred

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
55
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 User Ratings
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Summary Vulnerable mother-to-be Charlotte (Tamara Lawrance) is taken in by her recently deceased boyfriend’s mother (Fiona Shaw) and her stepson (Jack Lowden), who seem increasingly obsessed with her every move. Plagued by mysterious hallucinations, Charlotte’s suspicions grow about Margaret and Thomas’ intentions for her unborn child.

Directed By: Joe Marcantonio

Written By: Jason McColgan, Joe Marcantonio

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
55
43% Positive
6 Reviews
43% Mixed
6 Reviews
14% Negative
2 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews
55
43% Positive
6 Reviews
43% Mixed
6 Reviews
14% Negative
2 Reviews

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80
Nov 14, 2020
But the reason it all works so effectively is that Marcantonio trusts his audience. His direction is perhaps the film’s greatest strength, demonstrating a striking sense of tone and mood amounting to a destabilizing effect.
By Angelica Jade Bastien FULL REVIEW
70
Nov 6, 2020
Kindred is a demonstration of how a naturalistic horror film can be derivative, in the most flagrant and shameless way, and still work.
By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW
70
Oct 26, 2020
Smart and unsettling psychological thriller.
By David Rooney FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 6, 2020
The most frustrating thing about the British prenatal horror movie Kindred is not that it’s impersonal, but rather that it’s not personal enough.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW
50
Nov 1, 2020
It’s difficult to shake that the film finishes saying what it has to say long before it staggers to the end.
By Pat Brown FULL REVIEW
40
Nov 24, 2020
Kindred is packed with significant talent, but the slow pace and tedious script leaves the audience looking for the exit before the movie gets going.
By Jack Wilhelmi FULL REVIEW
30
Nov 5, 2020
A derivative, irritating thriller.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

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2.3
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25% Mixed
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75% Negative
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Production Company Metrol Technology, Kreo Films FZ, Lipsync Productions, Serotonin Films, Beta Cinema, Reiver Pictures, The Government of Ireland, Head Gear Films
Release Date Nov 6, 2020
Duration 1 h 41 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline Mother Knows Best
Website https://www.ifcfilms.com/films/kindred
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Awards

British Independent Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
BAFTA Awards, Scotland
• 1 Nomination
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 1 Nomination

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