Pin (film)

Pin is a 1988 Canadian psychological horror film directed by Sandor Stern, based on the 1981 novel of the same name by Andrew Neiderman. The film stars David Hewlett and Cyndy Preston as siblings Leon and Ursula Linden, who have a disturbingly close relationship shaped by the teachings and psychological manipulation of their father, Dr. Linden.

The plot revolves around Leon, who becomes increasingly detached from reality and develops an obsessive attachment to Pin, an anatomically correct medical mannequin used by his father. Dr. Linden, a physician, uses Pin as a surrogate patient, teaching his children about medicine and human anatomy. Leon, however, begins to believe that Pin is alive and capable of communication, a delusion reinforced by his father's unusual methods of parenting and communication with his children through Pin.

Following their parents' accidental deaths, Leon's mental state deteriorates further, and he becomes increasingly isolated and reliant on Pin. He attempts to control Ursula's life through Pin, leading to increasingly bizarre and unsettling events. The film explores themes of psychological trauma, isolation, the dangers of repressed emotions, and the blurring lines between reality and delusion. It is known for its unsettling atmosphere and exploration of disturbing family dynamics.