Kin Dread is a 2021 psychological thriller about a young sound designer with retrograde amnesia who discovers a string of murders in his building but when the carnage triggers memories of his mysterious past, he races to stop the killer before losing those he loves most.
Directed, co-produced and edited by Adrian Leon from a screenplay co-written with Steven Clayton. Also produced by Erik Gloege. Executive produced by David Henningsen, Amy Meyer-Terry and Curtis Terry.
The Nemesis production stars Ethan Smart, Patrick Cupo, Elinor Gunn, Kevin Owyang, Corinna Jones/Harney, Isaiah Dell, Kellie Christensen and Curtis David.
Reviews:
“Kin Dread might owe to some of the great thrillers of yesteryear, but that shouldn’t be taken as a flaw. Leon takes what works about those classic films and uses them to craft something original and engaging. The plot is tightly wound, and the impressive cast keeps the mystery shrouded for as long as possible.” 9.5/10, Film Threat
“The climax features a genuinely unexpected twist however I’m not sure that Kin Dread builds itself clearly enough to make that ultimate payoff feel as impactful as it could’ve been. It will, however, probably make you want to go back and re-watch and Kin Dread does keep itself interesting; at no point feeling like it was dragging, making it an overall very enjoyable experience.” Outside the Spotlight
Trailer:
Full film – free to watch online on YouTube:
Cast and characters:
Ethan Smart … Winters
Patrick Cupo … Alan
Elinor Gunn … Jane
Kevin Owyang … Leonard
Corinna Jones/Harney … Marie
Isaiah Dell … Younger Winters
Kellie Christensen … Nurse Briggs
Curtis David … Shawn
Paris Dunbar/Anderson … Carys
Tori Ellis … Young Jane
Michael Gloeckner … Barry
Coy Higley … Winters’ Dad
Emperor Kaioyus … Alex
Yeika Perez … Rebecca
Anthony Ramos … Gordon
Beatrice Ring … Iris
Kelsey Risher … Barb
Chuck Rounds … Dr Bill Hayworth
Scott Shepherd … Officer Shrag
Kelsey Sissons … Rosie
Caitlin Terry … Anne
J Vanburen … Martha
Colin Ward … Harris
David Wilson … Jimmy
Filming locations:
Boulder City, Nevada
Technical details:
1 hour 34 minutes
Aspect ratio: 2.39: 1
