The Kindred (1987)

MovieHorror, Science Fiction1h 33m
The Kindred (1987) movie posterReview score: 61%

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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.

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David Allen BrooksDavid Allen BrooksJohn HollinsRod SteigerRod SteigerDr. Phillip LloydAmanda PaysAmanda PaysMelissa LeftridgeTalia BalsamTalia BalsamSharon RaymondKim HunterKim HunterAmanda HollinsTimothy GibbsTimothy GibbsHart PhillipsPeter FrechettePeter FrechetteBrad BaxterJulia MontgomeryJulia MontgomeryCindy Russell

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