The Kindred

The Kindred

Some secrets should remain buried.

Directed by Jamie Patterson

Produced by Parkhouse Pictures, AMP International

202194 min6.4 / 10

A dark supernatural mystery that weaves family trauma, generational secrets, and paranormal dread into a meditation on inherited darkness and maternal protection.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Kindred sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is The Kindred scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is The Kindred easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Does The Kindred end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Kindred violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

39/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity21

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Kindred

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Kindred

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Kindred, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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