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Next of Kin poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.6 / 100
1982·Horror / Mystery·1h 29m

NEXT OF KIN

“There is something evil in this house.”

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

Above the Line
Tony Williams·DirectorTony Williams·ScreenplayMichael Heath·ScreenplayGary Hansen·Director of PhotographyKlaus Schulze·Original Music ComposerMax Lemon·Editor
Cast
Jacki Kerin·LindaJohn Jarratt·BarneyAlex Scott·Dr BartonGerda Nicolson·ConnieCharles McCallum·LanceBernadette Gibson·Rita / Mrs RyanRobert Ratti·KelvinVince Deltito·NicoTommy Dysart·HarryDebra Lawrance·Carol
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Tony Williams·DirectorTony McDonald·Assistant DirectorPaul Healey·Assistant DirectorAnne McLeod·ContinuityPhilip Hearnshaw·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Tony Williams·ScreenplayMichael Heath·Screenplay
Camera· 5
Gary Hansen·Director of PhotographySuzy Wood·Still PhotographerPaul Ammitzboll·Additional GripJohn Jastukowicz·Clapper LoaderPhil Cross·Focus Puller
Editing· 1
Max Lemon·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Klaus Schulze·Original Music ComposerGary Wilkins·Sound RecordistMark J. Wasiutak·Boom OperatorJohn Phillips·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 5
Richard Francis·Art DirectionNick Hepworth·Art DirectionRay Pattison·Construction ManagerHarvey Mawson·Property BuyerJohn Powditch·Standby Property Master
Production· 3
Robert Le Tet·ProducerWendy Miller·Production AccountantTrish Foley·Production Coordinator
Other Departments· 5
David Hardie·Special Effects AssistantArch Roberts·StuntsAlan Maxwell·Special Effects AssistantGus Mercurio·Stunt CoordinatorMatt Burns·Stunts
By the Numbers
73.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Next of Kin's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4F6C82
#B28E70
#9B2128
Mood
Serious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman are depicted from the chest up against a muted, cloudy sky background. The man is positioned slightly behind and to the left of the woman, loo”

drama
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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