Born in 1947 in Los Angeles, David Allen Brooks carved a niche in cult cinema with his compelling performances. He appears in Scream for Help (1984), where he navigates the treacherous waters of suburban horror, and Manhunter (1986), a pivotal entry in the psychological thriller genre that set the stage for future crime dramas. In The Kindred (1987), he further solidifies his status in the realm of exploitation films, bringing a unique intensity to the screen that resonates with fans of the genre.
The Kindred
Amanda's deathbed request to her son, John, was for him to destroy all the lab notes etc. from her last experiment. She also blurts out he had a brother. At the funeral John meets Melissa, who claims to be his mother's biggest fan. Together with some of John's friends they go to Amanda's house, but none are prepared for what they find there.