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Next of Kin

  • 19821982
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.9K
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Next of Kin (1982)
Theatrical Trailer
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HorrorMystery

In a rest home for elderly people, a daughter reads her mother's diary. Soon events that are mentioned in the mother's diary begin to happen to the daughter.In a rest home for elderly people, a daughter reads her mother's diary. Soon events that are mentioned in the mother's diary begin to happen to the daughter.In a rest home for elderly people, a daughter reads her mother's diary. Soon events that are mentioned in the mother's diary begin to happen to the daughter.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Tony Williams
  • Writers
    • Michael Heath(screenplay)
    • Tony Williams(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jacki Kerin
    • John Jarratt
    • Alex Scott
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tony Williams
  • Writers
    • Michael Heath(screenplay)
    • Tony Williams(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jacki Kerin
    • John Jarratt
    • Alex Scott
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 37User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Next of Kin
    Trailer 2:22
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    Photos75

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    Jacki Kerin in Next of Kin (1982)
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    Vince Deltito and Jacki Kerin in Next of Kin (1982)
    Jacki Kerin in Next of Kin (1982)
    Tommy Dysart and Jacki Kerin in Next of Kin (1982)
    Jacki Kerin in Next of Kin (1982)
    Jacki Kerin and Charles McCallum in Next of Kin (1982)
    Jacki Kerin in Next of Kin (1982)
    Jacki Kerin, Charles McCallum, Gerda Nicolson, and Robert Ratti in Next of Kin (1982)
    Jacki Kerin in Next of Kin (1982)
    John Jarratt and Jacki Kerin in Next of Kin (1982)

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    Jacki Kerin
    Jacki Kerin
    • Lindaas Linda
    John Jarratt
    John Jarratt
    • Barneyas Barney
    Alex Scott
    Alex Scott
    • Dr Bartonas Dr Barton
    Gerda Nicolson
    • Connieas Connie
    Charles McCallum
    • Lanceas Lance
    Bernadette Gibson
    • Ritaas Rita…
    Robert Ratti
    • Kelvinas Kelvin
    Vince Deltito
    • Nicoas Nico
    Tommy Dysart
    Tommy Dysart
    • Harryas Harry
    Debra Lawrance
    Debra Lawrance
    • Carolas Carol
    Kristine Marshall
    • Linda - aged 4as Linda - aged 4
    Simon Thorpe
    • CFA Speakeras CFA Speaker
    David Allshorn
    • Service Club Manas Service Club Man
    Alan Rowe
    • Service Club Manas Service Club Man
    Matt Burns
    • Mr. Collinsas Mr. Collins
    Daphne Miller
    • Fredaas Freda
    • (as Daphne Miller)
    Isobel Harley
    • Paulaas Paula
    Eunice Crimp
    • Cockooas Cockoo
    • Director
      • Tony Williams
    • Writers
      • Michael Heath(screenplay)
      • Tony Williams(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    In a rest home for elderly people, a daughter reads her mother's diary. Soon events that are mentioned in the mother's diary begin to happen to the daughter.
    old womanold manfemale protagonistdead body in a bedbathtub152 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • There is something evil in this house.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      An earlier draft of the script was more of a black comedy.
    • Connections
      Edited from Next of Kin: Before the Night is Out (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Love You Like A Pie
      Written and performed by A. P. Johnson

    User reviews37

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Creepy Aussie Thriller
    Though the pacing can drift over to the sluggish side at times, Next of Kin is a very effective Australian thriller that deftly makes use of the spooky retirement home setting to creep out the audience. Once the action packed finale rolls around, any pacing issues will be forgiven.
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    • Aug 31, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1982 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
      • Four Donkey Films
      • Umbrella Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Paklena kuca
    • Filming locations
      • Overnewton Castle, Keilor, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Filmco Limited
      • The Film House
      • SIS
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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