This unsettling psychological horror film centers around a mannequin and explores some genuinely creepy territory. In a Northeastern setting, a doctor introduces his son and daughter to human anatomy using a realistic medical dummy called Pin, a shortened version of Pinocchio. As they grow older, the siblings retain an unusual connection to this figure. Things become complicated when the sister, Cynthia Preston, begins seeing someone, John Pyper-Ferguson, which disrupts the uneasy dynamic with her brother, David Hewlett. "Pin," released in 1988, unfolds as a deliberately paced psychological drama/horror reminiscent of Hitchcock’s work, drawing comparisons to films like "Psycho" (1960), “Flowers in the Attic” (1987), and even “Paper Man” (1971). It also incorporates the unsettling presence of mannequins seen in several 1970s television shows and movies, such as "Kolchak: The Night Stalker's" episode "The Trevi Collection.” There’s an intriguing observation about the damaging consequences of rigid rules, made more compelling by the fact that it focuses on a wealthy, educated family—a stark contrast to the situation depicted in “Carrie” (1976). However, legalism is just one of several psychological issues examined. The film wisely avoids providing easy answers, encouraging viewers to piece things together themselves. For example, the question arises as to whether ventriloquism plays a role or not. The conclusion ultimately delivers a surprising and impactful resolution. I also want to note that Helene Udy’s presence is quite effective in one particular scene. The film has a running time of 1 hour and 43 minutes, and filming took place in Iberville, Québec—roughly 15 miles southeast of Montreal and 20 miles north of Lake Champlain and the US border—as well as Saint-Lambert, located just across the river from Montreal. GRADE: B+

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