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Summary: I wrote a term paper on this movie in college
Review: For some reason ever since I saw this movie in college (15 years ago) I've had a mild obsession with it. I haven't seen it in over 15 years but at the time, the premise of the movie was so bizarre that it left a lasting impression on me. It's not on Netflix and I just found it here today. I won't bore you with the movies details, because it seems all the other reviews have already done that. But I was studying Psychology at the time and we needed to pick a movie and do a term paper on it. We were in groups of 5 or 6 and while all the other groups were picking mainstream movies, I talked our group into picking Pin. We were the only group that got an "A" because our teacher said that the movie was so bizarre. I hesitate recommending this movie now, because a lot has happened in the movies over the past 15 years that were equally or more wacky. So it may not be as strange now, as it was then. But it's a must see if you're into dysfunctional family-bizzaro flicks.
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Summary: Pin
Review: I first saw this film at least 10 years ago....it stuck in my mind so much that I started to search, endlessly, the TV listings until it came on again. I HAD to record it!!! It is NOT the run of the mill horror flick like "Halloween", "Friday the 13th", or "Nightmare on Elm Street". "Pin" keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering where each vital scene is going to lead you next! It has a "Hitchcock" subtleness about it. If you are a horror fan of the "TRUE" sense, and not out for "blood and guts" this is YOUR kind of movie! This type of horror film has not occured since "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane", "Hush, Hush, Sweet Charlotte", or "Straight Jacket". The acting is believable and the direction was done with superb technique...a must see!!
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Summary: not all that
Review: I love psychologically scary movies, and had read so many great things about this movie. It's definately not something I plan on watching again any time soon. It starts off very well, showing a family ruled by anti-germ freaks mom and pap, as well as their smart and well-mannered son and daughter. The son starts to believe that his dad's teaching aid dummy is alive, and spirals into an obsession with this doll after his mom and dad are killed in a car wreck. The storyline sounds great, and the acting is very good, but something just doesn't seem to work. I've never seen this movie to rent, so you might have to buy it in order to watch it. If you're looking for a good Psycho - rip off, rent/buy Santa Sangre or Dressed to Kill instead of this unenjoyable flick.
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Summary: just as good as the book!
Review: I read this book years ago as a teen and then luckily saw the movie at a used video store and bought it. its about a brother and sister who for years have to deal with controlling obsessive parents. the father is a doctor with a lifesize mannequin called pin. when the kids grow up to teens the boy becomes obssessed with Pin. after their parents die he takes pin to the house much to the sisters dismay. and when people start getting on the brothers nerves pin takes care of them forever. the neat part is you never know whether its pin or someone else doing the killing till about halfway through the movie and when you do its still creepy. everyone did a great job in this movie. highly recommended!
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Summary: Cult Film in Limbo
Review: I worked in a video store from 1989 - 90, and saw this movie sit on the shelves, unrented for most of my time there. A friend took it out one night, and from then on, I have raved about it on any occasion to the cult-movie fan. Why this isn't up there on the 'got-to-see' lists of wannabe film makers and students, I don't know. It has solid character development, and yes, fine acting,directing, script and filmaking. Not to mention, the creapiest sex scene this side of 'Crash'. Considering it was filmed in 1988, and the Ursula's hair gets a bit big, I believe it to be a timeless story, with much life left in it still. Buy it, watch it, know PIN: The Plastic Nightmare.
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Summary: Why don't we have more horror like this.
Review: Meet Pin, a harmless, mute and lifeless fantasy in little Leon's mind - a fantasy that initially took form when Leon's father imparted life lessons to him through the use of anatomical dummy. At first a source of amusement and comfort, Pin demonically evolves into the object of Leon's mad fixation. Soon, Leon and Pin quietly but thoroughly eliminate anyone who intrudes into their private world. One reason I loved The Ring is that is was scary and it went back to the intelligent horror films that actually scared it's audience. Pin does the same. While not as scary as The Ring it does pack atmosphere and suspense. It's a bit long but it's still good. This is one that must be viewed in the dark all by yourself. 5 stars for being scary.
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Summary: Captures A Truly Disturbing Ailment
Review: Most all of the so-called horror movies made today are just simple, formulatic nonsense that offer only jolts but nothing withstanding. Whatever happened to the genuinely scary like Psycho or The Exorcist? What we're most afraid of is not monsters or faceless madmen, but elements of our own psyche. This film is one not perfect, but it does succeed in striking a chord with those who desire a REAL reason to stay up at night.
David Hewlitt is fantastic as Leon, a schizophrenic boy with an unnatural obsession with medical dummy Pin. The movie doesn't go soft or stereotypical and deserves more attention than the likes of pointless trash like Urban Legends or Valentine. If you wish to be truly mind-...... by a good psychological thriller, you owe it to yourself to see this flick.
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Summary: do you have "the need"
Review: oh boy. ok, so yeah this movie gets 4 stars...but not because it's good, but rather because it is so terrible and hilarious, that I can't stop watching it. there is a small but loyal cult following of this movie in and around Boston. the acting and writing are downright hysterical.
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Summary: do you have "the need"
Review: oh boy. ok, so yeah this movie gets 4 stars...but not because it's good, but rather because it is so terrible and hilarious, that I can't stop watching it. there is a small but loyal cult following of this movie in and around Boston. the acting and writing are downright hysterical.
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Summary: Creepy film, but slow. Not for all tastes.
Review: Pin (short for Pinocchio) is an anatomical instruction dummy. Dad Terry O'Quinn uses the dummy to explain difficult questions to children Leon and Ursula. When Dad dies suddenly, Leon projects a personality to Pin to replace him. Ursula tries to begin a normal life, but Leon says Pin won't allow her to ruin her life by running off with boys. That plus a bunch of creepy set pieces is the story of Pin.Leon's attempts to make Pin human are pretty creepy. The crux of the story is just how far Leon will go in order to make Pin a human. It's not wishing on a star, I can tell you that. This may all sound like a Chucky movie or a bad Tales From the Crypt episode, but Pin is eons ahead of them in terms of atmosphere. There are sometimes long, slow shots of the dummy where you swear you could see him move. Pretty eerie. The DVD has an audio commentary by the director. The movie is now available in widescreen format for the first time so that is a plus. Recommended.
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