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Next of Kin

Seen it?

1982 | 89 min | Horror, Mystery

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Innocents or House on Haunted Hill, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 23K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tony Williams

  • Jacki KerinLinda
  • John JarrattBarney
  • Alex ScottDr Barton
  • Gerda NicolsonConnie
  • Charles McCallumLance
  • Bernadette GibsonRita / Mrs Ryan
  • Robert RattiKelvin
  • Vince DeltitoNico
  • Tommy DysartHarry
  • Debra LawranceCarol