There's a lot of slow burn psychological thrillers / horrors floating around these days.
Some not knowing what they want to be, or what they really are?
You can go into these films having higher expectations and being sorely mislead.
'The kindred' is a refreshing example of doing everything right and not trying to over achieve.
It knows what it wants to be and with a few unexpected surprises.
Things kick off really quick and just when you think it's nearing a drag it really picks up and doesn't stop right up-to the end.
For me its the characters that really drive events, portrayed all round by some real talent. There's a lot of actors in this I really admire, some I'd even go to say are highly underrated who fit they're roles perfectly and turn in some insanely strong performances.
A slight misconception as being a 'horror' maybe, some ghostly shock moments (executed very well) add to what is more a very dark murder mystery / thriller that wouldn't look out of place next the likes of a series such as 'Luther' or an abundance of bbc / uk film successes.
That being said, for an independent UK based film it's looks well polished, well directed and executed.
The script is well crafted and well researched.
Loved the score, really adds to atmosphere in scenes.
Really glad I experienced it and highly recommended it.
