Next of Kin - A surreal gothic horror in the tradition of the Shining!

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm UTC+10:00

Sawtooth ARI Gallery | Launceston

Rad, Bad or Mad Movie Club
Publisher/HostRad, Bad or Mad Movie Club
Next of Kin - A surreal gothic horror in the tradition of the Shining!
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Its BYO drinks and refreshments and a cash donation for our hosts, SAWTOOTH GALLERY! Get your FREE tickets so I know how many seats to set out
A sumptuous, moody spookfest, Next of Kin is a true diamond in the rough. Born of that no-holds-barred period of the Australian New Wave filmmaking of the 70s and 80s known as Ozploitation, where cheap shocks, violence and vulgarity were the order of the day, Next of Kin is something else entirely. It is a gorgeous gothic mystery with trappings of psychological horror that truly deserves its oft-received comparisons to The Shining.
Set in a Victorian manor house (as in both the state and the period), Next of Kin tells of Linda, a teacher who inherits her family’s estate that has been turned into a care home for the elderly. Linda returns to take over the business and starts to suspect that, admit the shuffling residents of her spooky gothic mansion, that someone… or something… haunts the halls.
Next of Kin is big on atmosphere and drips with many of the hallmarks of Gothic Horror – buried secrets, familiar madness and sudden, shocking violence, this film also boasts luxurious cinematography and a dreamy score from electronic pioneers Tangerine Dream. As you can tell I am quite the fan - but will you agree when we decide if this movie is Rad, Bad or Mad? At Sawtooth Gallery Saturday 11th of April.
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Sawtooth ARI Gallery, 58 Lindsay St, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia, Launceston

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