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Pin

1988·Movie
1h 43min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A Plastic Nightmare

Pin, a plastic medical dummy, has been the fixation of Leon since youth. Now grown up and orphaned in an accident, Leon brings Pin home to live with him and his sister Ursula, much to her reluctance. Soon, however, Leon's fixation on Pin spirals out of control, and Ursula must face the devastating consequences.
Psychological HorrorUnsettling AtmosphereDysfunctional FamilyCreepy DollIsolation and ObsessionSlow-Burn TensionGothic HorrorDisturbing ImageryCanadian Cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Pin

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Where can I stream Pin legally?

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Is Pin worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pin rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Pin?

1 h 43 min

Pin runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Pin based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Pin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Pin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pin in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pin use?

FrameupReally Gets AroundOld, Dark HouseShout-OutAdaptational Name ChangeDisposing of a BodySanity SlippageSingle TearVentriloquismEerie Anatomy ModelParental FavoritismSpared By Adaptationand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Pin, including Frameup, Really Gets Around, Old, Dark House.