Pin (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1988, Pin is a thriller and horror film directed by Sandor Stern, running about 103 minutes. “A Plastic Nightmare” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pin, a plastic medical dummy, has been the fixation of Leon since youth. Now grown up and orphaned in an accident, Leon brings Pin home to live with him and his sister Ursula, much to her reluctance. Soon, however, Leon's fixation on Pin spirals out of control, and Ursula must face the devastating consequences.
Who’s in it. Pin stars David Hewlett as Leon, Cynthia Preston as Ursula, Terry O'Quinn as Dr. Frank Linden and Bronwen Mantel as Mrs. Linden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Pin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and Shudder Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pin (1988)?
- In GB, Pin is available to stream on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and Shudder Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pin worth watching?
- Pin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pin?
- Pin stars David Hewlett, Cynthia Preston, Terry O'Quinn, Bronwen Mantel and John Pyper-Ferguson.
- When was Pin released?
- Pin was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.