Next of Kin (1982) Horror Mystery
Next of Kin (1982) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Genres Horror, Mystery | Runtime 1h 29m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.29/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 10.0/10
Next of Kin Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: There is something evil in this house.
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Type: MovieYear: 1982 (more 1982 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 89 minutes / Genres: Horror, Mystery
Horror Subgenres: Madness
Directors: Tony Williams
Stars: Jacki Kerin, John Jarratt, Alex Scott, Gerda Nicolson, Charles McCallum … (cast list)
Awards: 2Language: English
Country: Australia, New Zealand
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Next of Kin Release Dates DVD: Apr 06, 2020
Writers: Michael Heath, Tony Williams
Producers: Robert Le Tet, Timothy White
Musicians: Klaus Schulze
Cinematographers: Gary Hansen
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Next of Kin Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jacki Kerin | ... | Linda |
| John Jarratt | ... | Barney |
| Alex Scott | ... | Dr Barton |
| Gerda Nicolson | ... | Connie |
| Charles McCallum | ... | Lance |
| Bernadette Gibson | ... | Rita / Mrs Ryan |
| Robert Ratti | ... | Kelvin |
| Vince Deltito | ... | Nico |
| Tommy Dysart | ... | Harry |
| Debra Lawrance | ... | Carol |
| Kristine Marshall | ... | Linda - aged 4 |
| Simon Thorpe | ... | CFA Speaker |
| David Allshorn | ... | Service Club Man |
| Alan Rowe | ... | Service Club Man |
| Matt Burns | ... | Mr. Collins |
| Daphne Miller | ... | Freda (as Daphne Miller) |
| Isobel Harley | ... | Paula |
| Eunice Crimp | ... | Cockoo |
| Irene Hewitt | ... | Maid |
| Myrtle Woods | ... | Montclare Resident |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Jacki Kerin – Linda
- John Jarratt (b. August 5, 1951) – Barney
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: John Jarrett - Alex Scott, as Dr Barton, passed away at age 85 in Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Scott R. Alexander | Alexander Scott - Gerda Nicolson – Connie
- Charles McCallum – Lance
- Bernadette Gibson – Rita / Mrs Ryan
- Robert Ratti – Kelvin
- Vince Deltito – Nico
- Tommy Dysart – Harry
Also known as: Tom Dysaght | Thomas Dysart | Tom Dysart - Debra Lawrance – Carol
- Kristine Marshall – Linda - aged 4
- Simon Thorpe – CFA Speaker
- David Allshorn – Service Club Man
Also known as: Buzz Allshorn - Alan Rowe – Service Club Man
- Matt Burns – Mr. Collins
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