The 2020 film , directed by Joe Marcantonio, is a psychological thriller that uses a "slow-burn" approach to explore themes of gaslighting and maternity. Critics generally describe it as a naturalistic horror film that avoids traditional jump scares in favor of a sustained, unsettling mood . Critical Consensus

Reviewers are divided, with the film holding a on Rotten Tomatoes and a 55 on Metacritic . Review: “Kindred” - Katie at the Movies