Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 29 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 2 makeup department 1 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 1 sound department 4. Next of kin is an unsung classic of the video age, so much. Next of kin 1982 ecco una breve sintesi di next of kin film completo. As an australian film enthusiast, it warms my heart to see lost australian genre titles being revived with such care and dedication. The end scene was shot in real time, and there is a bit of a story behind it. Find release information for next of kin 1982 tony williams on allmovie. In the documentary not quite hollywood, quentin tarantino called the 1982 australian movie next of kin a horror movie unlike any other. Tony williams cult feature began development as a black comedy about murderous kiwi caterers, before morphing into this moody gothic mystery the first horror.
This weeks column takes a look at aussie giallo next of kin, now on bluray from umbrella entertainment and severin films. Tony was cowriter with michael heath and directed the film. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Jan 10, 2019 championed by quentin tarantino and mark hartley in the documentary not quite hollywood, 1982 s next of kin takes a popular formula of a new resident in a mysterious old house and gives it a fresh, stylistic approach that actually subverts expectations instead of simply meeting them.
Its not about a spiritual presence wanting to take vengeance upon a homes inhabitants, like so many other haunted house films. Praised by quentin tarantino as one of the greatest films from australian new wave cinema, next of kin 1982 was a highly stylised psychological thriller in the bloody tradition of european arthorror. Next of kin is a 1982 australian horror film directed by tony williams and featuring a score by electronic music legend klaus schulze the plot revolves around a young woman named linda stevens played by jackie kerin who inherits the ominous but seemingly harmless montclare retirement home from her late mother. One of the great treasures of the ozploitation wave, next of kin is suspiria down under, expertly blending a ghost story, a psychological thriller, a giallo and the desolate outbacks inherent spookiness to create australias most criminally underseen genre film. Released by roundtable in 2019 containing music from next of kin 1982. But this is a new age, and im thankful that companies like severin films are around to revive topnotch efforts like next of kin 1982, a surreal and haunting italianflavored genre piece that more than earns a revival. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Jan 03, 2014 not to be confused with the patrick swayze vehicle or atom egoyans film with the same title, this australian production from 1982 is a superb horror film. I had to adjust to the sheer 80sness of it all costumes, even the cinematography itself, which makes the whole thing seem like a madefortvmovie and then also pay close attention to understand the heavy accents. The screenplay is by tony williams and michael heath and starring jacki kerin and john. You can break down the 90 minutes of next of kin as follows, 70 minutes of false jump scares that has the compulsory pulling back the curtain and random cat jumping out of nowhere and the final predictable 20 minutes of slasher and mad person running about with a hammer no chainsaw and what your left with is a horror desperate to build atmosphere and realising they left the actual tension. Its way ahead of its time and could give many recent spook films a run for their money. Tony williams cult feature began development as a black comedy about murderous kiwi caterers, before morphing into this moody gothic mystery the first horror film directed and.
Next of kin was released in australian cinemas in late 1982. This australian film was a pretty enjoyable watch last night right before bedtime. The screenplay was based on a story of the same title, both written by michael jenning. Next of kin 1982 filminin yonetmen koltugunda ise tony williams ustlenmistir. Soon events that are mentioned in the mothers diary begin to happen to the daughter.
Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 29 produced by 2 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art. Next of kin is a 1982 australian horror film directed by tony williams. Brilliant australian supernatural haunted house horror film effectively directed by tony williams. The family in chicanoa cultural politics latin america otherwise ebook.
While touring australia promoting kill bill 2, tarantino looked up john jarratt, actor in next of kin. When it comes to ozploitation horror, next of kin is unique in how modern it feels, taking the a24 approach with truly unsettling visuals with a score that helps elevate said imagery. Next of kin after taking over the retirement home formerly run by her late mother, a young woman jackie kerin starts to worry that a pattern of unexplained deaths and strange visitations is repeating itself. In a rest home for elderly people, a daughter reads her mothers diary. Jun 16, 2019 next of kin was released to australian cinemas in 1982 but the sudden death of one of its key financiers in the closing stages of production, throwing everyone into a tails pin and negatively affecting plans for its distribution. Video violence is a weekly column digging deep into the lesserknown genre films recently released to home video. Editor max lemon received a nomination for best achievement in editing at the 1982 afi awards for his work on the film. The next of kin, also known as next of kin, is a 1942 second world war propaganda film produced by ealing studios. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Oct 23, 2009 on one particular day i had to pop in next of kin immediately after school, so i could watch and return it in time, however, once i started the feature i immediately fell asleep. This is an eerie and splendidly chilling movie that relies on a. It did receive some reasonable notices when it came out but was hardly seen by the general public. The film was originally commissioned by the british war office as a training film to promote the government message that careless talk costs lives. It welcomes a future where other films that are currently stuck in the forgotten format of vhs could potentially have a future in this new era of old school genre appreciation.
On one particular day i had to pop in next of kin immediately after school, so i could watch and return it in time, however, once i started the feature i immediately fell asleep. Like a good portion of a24 films next of kin also really takes it time in terms of buildup, with the intention of having a closing act that really packs a punch. Next of kin is a film directed by tony williams with jacki kerin, john jarratt, alex scott, gerda nicolson, year. His favorite is jarratts 1982 horror film, next of kin. I was expecting more of a slasher film and you do get some slasheresque moments for example, the scene in halloween of laurie noticing michael myers stare at her from the back yard is replicated here almost exactly, but really the film relies more. Championed by quentin tarantino and mark hartley in the documentary not quite hollywood, 1982s next of kin takes a popular formula of a new resident in a mysterious old house and gives it a fresh, stylistic approach that actually subverts expectations instead of simply meeting them linda has been away from the family for quite some time and she. It takes all of this and mixes it into a film that is enthralling. Basrollerini jacki kerin, john jarratt, alex scott gibi isimlerin yer ald. Apr 15, 2014 next of kin 1982, australia 2008 documentary not quite hollywood is a funny and informative clippacked story of australias exploitation cinema, which rose to infamy and success in the 1970s. Next of kin was released to australian cinemas in 1982 but the sudden death of one of its key financiers in the closing stages of production, throwing everyone into a tails pin and negatively affecting plans for its distribution. Tony williams backgrounds the creation of the ambitious, extended final shot of next of kin, in which the camera moves onto the back of a vehicle, and later spins around just in time to catch an explosion. May 17, 2019 next of kin soundtrack from 1982, composed by klaus schulze. Next of kin film completo, streaming ita, vedere, guardare. However, excepting in the last few minutes, next of kin belongs more to a genre that is far older than the slasher film the psychothriller genre.
Coincidentally, i woke up right before the film ended, catching the climax of the movie. Its not straight horror, which is what i initially thought it was based upon its memorable vhs artwork. New zealandborn director tony williams had previously made the equally littleseen nz drama solo 1978, but has done nothing at all since. Depending on how well you deal with being kept in the dark, this could be an uncovered masterpiece or a forgettable exercise of undeniably impressive direction. The family in chicanoa cultural politics next of kin. Featuring fantastic cinematography and good performances, next of kin is one of those great finds and definitely deserves more attention. In the documentary not quite hollywood, quentin tarantino called the 1982 australian movie next of kin a horror movie unlike any other, adding that it has a very, very unique tone and the. With jacki kerin, john jarratt, alex scott, gerda nicolson. The film subsequently disappeared into semiobscurity. Next of kin is a far better film than many other movies in the genre, and the result is an overlooked gem that definitely deserves to be rediscovered. Tony williams european inflection towards this typical haunted house story not only made it stand out back then, but has allowed it to age. Next of kin was sold as a slasher film, after the vogue that was at its height around the time with films like halloween 1978 and friday the th 1980. Apr 20, 2018 in the documentary not quite hollywood, quentin tarantino called the 1982 australian movie next of kin a horror movie unlike any other, adding that it has a very, very unique tone and the. My favorite kind of horror filmmoody with a mounting atmosphere that pops its top like a ten ton tension tumbling explosion.
Tonys movie next of kin made in 1982 won best director award at the stiges film festival spain and best director at mifed festival in paris. Scored by none other than extangerine dreamash ra tempel drummer and german electronic music pioneer klaus schulze, the music featured in the film was a. Next of kin 1982 made as an opportunity to capitalize on the popular ozploitation wave of the time, next of kin is an anomaly, both in its aesthetics and its distribution history. The 1982 australian horror next of kin is one such film, taking inspiration from the thencurrent slasher boom, argentos work and italian gothics, contemporary art films and more stretching back through classic ghost stories and murder mysteries to cinemas earliest days. Next of kin not to be confused with the betterknown patrick swayze action film next of kin 1989 is a littleknown australian thriller. You can break down the 90 minutes of next of kin as follows, 70 minutes of false jump scares that has the compulsory pulling back the curtain and random cat jumping out of nowhere and the final predictable 20 minutes of slasher and mad person running about with a hammer no chainsaw and what your left with is a horror desperate to build atmosphere and.
Next of kin is a 1989 american action thriller film directed by john irvin and starring patrick swayze and liam neeson, with adam baldwin, helen hunt, bill paxton and ben stiller in one of his earliest roles. It was released on dvd in australia on 1 december 2005 currently deleted. Irritation with the ending rises in direct proportion of how invested you are in the film as a whole, which really is a most unfortunate ultimatum. Starring jacki kerin, john jarratt, alex scott, gerda nicolson, charles mccallum, tommy dysart, and debra lawrance. While the ozploitation scene yielded its fair share of hackandslash during its heyday, it was rarely as evocative as the. Next of kin 1982 watched this on shudder, not expecting much, but lo and behold, i loved it. Next of kin is a 1982 australian horror film directed by tony williams the screenplay is by tony williams and michael heath and starring jacki kerin and john jarratt the film was featured in the documentary not quite hollywood where it was praised by quentin tarantino. The film has been a sleeper for 36 years but has become a cult horror film around the world.