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Next of Kin

Next of Kin

There is something evil in this house.

19826.21h 29m

Overview

After Linda inherits a retirement home, she witnesses a series of strange events which seem connected to a dark and unspeakable evil.

Directed by Tony Williams
Written by Tony Williams, Michael Heath
Produced by Robert Le Tet
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Top Cast

Jacki Kerin

Jacki Kerin

Linda

John Jarratt

John Jarratt

Barney

Alex Scott

Alex Scott

Dr Barton

Gerda Nicolson

Gerda Nicolson

Connie

C

Charles McCallum

Lance

B

Bernadette Gibson

Rita / Mrs Ryan

R

Robert Ratti

Kelvin

V

Vince Deltito

Nico

Tommy Dysart

Tommy Dysart

Harry

Debra Lawrance

Debra Lawrance

Carol

Themes & Keywords

dreamscemeterydiaryhaunted housebathtubnursing homeghostsupernatural power

About Next of Kin

Next of Kin is a horror, mystery film released in 1982 exploring themes of dreams, cemetery, diary, haunted house, bathtub, nursing home. Directed by Tony Williams, it stars Jacki Kerin, John Jarratt, Alex Scott. After Linda inherits a retirement home, she witnesses a series of strange events which seem connected to a dark and unspeakable evil.

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