Aggiungi una trama nella tua linguaA geneticist takes his assistants to his old family home to locate the deadly product of his late mother's revolutionary research into rapid human evolution--his monstrous, tentacled baby br... Leggi tuttoA geneticist takes his assistants to his old family home to locate the deadly product of his late mother's revolutionary research into rapid human evolution--his monstrous, tentacled baby brother--before a mad scientist gets to him first.A geneticist takes his assistants to his old family home to locate the deadly product of his late mother's revolutionary research into rapid human evolution--his monstrous, tentacled baby brother--before a mad scientist gets to him first.
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- Nell Valentine
- (as Bunki Z)
- Porsche Driver
- (as Ben Perry)
Recensioni in evidenza
I thought I've seen this one before, but I was wrong. This modest combination of 50's sci-fi / horror goes onto deliver a undervalued oddity, with a tip-top ensemble cast and sure-handling from dual directors Jeffrey Obrow and Stephen Carpenter. Suspense is lacking because the minimal story is just too typical and shredded with loopholes, but it's the surprisingly efficient make-up effects, which are over-the-top and horrifically creative that makes for a pleasurable treat. The excessive use of this icky business in some wicked (and at times silly) set pieces is the film's only real imaginative bone. A quick tempo, builds up after a slow opening and the shocks are well placed for maximum effect. Be it a laugh or a gasp. The material mostly plays it with a straight face, with slight slabs of humour and Rod Steiger's small meaty turn. The composed performances (with Steiger being the exception) are reasonably good from the cast. David Allen Brooks is likable in his steadfast delivery and the ravishing Amanda Pays shines in her shifty portrayal. Talia Balsam gives hearty support and Peter Frechette diverts. The classy Kim Hunter also gets some minor scenes as Amanda Hollins. Obrow and Carpenter's directorial style is systematically sturdy without an ounce of any visual flourishes. The look of the film generates a gloomy air, mainly due to Steven Carpenter's murky photography and dim lighting. David Newman's moody, understated music score is fairly unnoticeable.
Aside those, the quality was really shocking even for 1987, taking in account that Alien was a masterpiece born in 1978. So after 9 years being served that 'Kindred' was not so lubing and satiating.
- Screenplay/storyline/plots: 4
- Production value/impact: 5.5
- Development: 6.5
- Realism: 6
- Entertainment: 5.5
- Acting: 6
- Filming/photography/cinematography: 6.5
- VFX: 7
- Music/score/sound: 5.5
- Depth: 6
- Logic: 2.5
- Flow: 5.5
- Horror/sci-fi/thriller/drama/scientific experiments: 6
- Ending: 4.5.
Entertaining little flick with good acting and an OK plot, the creature itself looks a little H.R. Giger-esque, recommended if you like " Jurassic Park", " Species", "Resident Evil" and " From Beyond".
5/10.
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- QuizWhen Rod Steiger reluctantly took direction for a specific scene from young co-director, Stephen Carpenter, he pulled him aside and told Carpenter, "an actor is the only person whose mistakes are photographed." Carpenter went on to say in interviews that he never forgot this moment, and that it changed he and his co-director's (Jeffrey Obrow) approach to directing.
- Citazioni
Amanda Hollins: Dear God, he's still living, he's still alive!
- Versioni alternativeThe US version of the film is cut for an "R" rating. Cut out were a shot of the monster's tentacle going into a woman's nose, and also the monster opening its belly during its death.
- ConnessioniFeatured in Trailer Trauma 3: 80s Horrorthon (2017)
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Botteghino
- Lordo Stati Uniti e Canada
- 2.407.024 USD
- Fine settimana di apertura Stati Uniti e Canada
- 602.834 USD
- 11 gen 1987
- Lordo in tutto il mondo
- 2.407.024 USD