THE VAULT

The Kindred (1987) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.1/100

John's got a half brother... half human... half something else!

The Premise

Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mother's biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under 80s Cult Classic, Creature Feature, Sci-Fi Horror, The Kindred taps into fundamental fears. The 6.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of monster, experiment, genetics continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

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