Pin (1988) Horror Thriller
Pin (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.43/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.5/10
Pin Plot Synopsis:
In this low-budget descendant of Psycho, Ursula and Leon are sister and brother, living alone, save for a large wooden puppet they call "Pin" (for Pinocchio). When Ursula starts hanging around with new boyfriend Stan, Leon and Pin take action.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Isolated by his strange parents, Leon finds solace in an imaginary friend, which happens to be an anatomy doll from his father"s doctor office. Unfortunately, the doll begins to take over Leon"s life, and his sister"s life as well.
Tagline: Is Pin alive? Leon knows... but nobody believes him!
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Pin Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Production Co.: Malofilm Communications
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Pin Release Dates In Theaters: Jan 27, 1989, DVD: Apr 24, 2001
Writers: Sandor Stern, Andrew Neiderman
Producers: Jim Begg, Pierre David, René Malo, Jeff Sniderman
Musicians: Peter Manning Robinson
Cinematographers: Guy Dufaux
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Pin (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
Pin Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| David Hewlett | ... | Leon |
| Cynthia Preston | ... | Ursula (as Cyndy Preston) |
| Terry O`Quinn | ... | Dr. Linden |
| Terry O''Quinn | ... | Dr. Linden |
| Bronwen Mantel | ... | Mrs. Linden |
| John Pyper-Ferguson | ... | Stan Fraker (as John Ferguson) |
| Helene Udy | ... | Marcia Bateman |
| Patricia Collins | ... | Aunt Dorothy |
| Steven Bednarski | ... | Leon - Age 13 |
| Katie Shingler | ... | Ursula - Age 11 |
| Jacob Tierney | ... | Leon - Age 7 |
| Michelle Anderson | ... | Ursula - Age 5 |
| Joan Austen | ... | Nurse Spalding |
| Jamie Stern | ... | Eddie Morris (as James Stern) |
| David Gow | ... | Officer Wilson |
| Terrence Labrosse | ... | Dr. Bell |
| Aline Vandrine | ... | Mrs. Shaver |
| Joanna Noyes | ... | Mrs. Henry |
| Andrew Carter | ... | Andy |
| Leif Anderson | ... | Dave |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- David Hewlett (b. April 18, 1968) – Leon
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: David Hewlitt - Cynthia Preston (b. May 18, 1968) – Ursula (as Cyndy Preston)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Cindy Preston | Cyndy Preston - Terry O`Quinn – Dr. Linden
- Terry O''Quinn (b. July 15, 1952) – Dr. Linden
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Terrance K. O'Quinn | Terrance O'Quinn | Terence Quinn | Terrance Quinn - Bronwen Mantel (b. October 29, 1948) – Mrs. Linden
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Bronwen A. Mantel | Bronwyn Mantel | Browen Mantel | Brownwen Mantel - John Pyper-Ferguson (b. February 27, 1964) – Stan Fraker (as John Ferguson)
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: John Pyper Ferguson | John Ferguson - Helene Udy (b. November 1, 1962) – Marcia Bateman
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Helen Udy | Hélène Udy - Patricia Collins (b. November 30, 1936) – Aunt Dorothy
- Steven Bednarski – Leon - Age 13
- Katie Shingler – Ursula - Age 11
- Jacob Tierney (b. September 26, 1979) – Leon - Age 7
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Jacob D. Tierney - Michelle Anderson – Ursula - Age 5
- Joan Austen – Nurse Spalding
- Jamie Stern – Eddie Morris (as James Stern)
Also known as: James Stern - David Gow – Officer Wilson
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