Ozploitation Classic Next of Kin Sets Blu-ray Release

Lauded by Quentin Tarantino in the documentary Not Quite Hollywood, Australian creep-fest Next of Kin is set for its first ever UK Blu-ray release courtesy of Second Sight. Previously only available via import, the decidedly unique Next of Kin finally gets to be seen in glorious HD.

Directed by Tony Williams this 1982 Ozploitation classic stars Wolf Creek’s John Jarratt alongside Jackie Kerin and Robert Ratti. and gets the high-def treatment complete with extensive special features including director and cast commentaries, Not Quite Hollywood extended interview and commentary from its director Mark Hartley, interviews from the documentary and two short films from Tony Williams.

Linda Stevens has just inherited Montclare, a retirement home left to her by her late mother. When she finds a diary belonging to her mother, she discovers tales of strange goings in within the old mansion – taps turning themselves on and off, candles lighting and mysterious voices in the night. When history begins to repeat itself Linda’s nightmares are just the beginning. Montclare hides a dark se

cret and Linda is in mortal danger, can she unlock the mystery before it’s too late?

Tony Williams’ film is ripe for rediscovery 36 years after its release and remains a potent mix of slow-burn tension and hysteria laced horror. Here’s a full rundown of all the unmissable extra features.

• Audio commentary with Director Tony Williams and Producer Tim White
• Audio commentary with cast members John Jarratt, Jackie Kerin, Robert Ratti and Not Quite Hollywood
Director, Mark Hartley
• Return to Montclare: Next of Kin Shooting locations revisited
• Extended interviews from Not Quite Hollywood
• Tony Williams shorts from 1971: Getting Together + The Day We Landed on the Most Perfect Planet in the Universe
• Deleted Scenes, Original Theatrical Trailer, VHS Trailer, German Trailer, German Opening Credits
• Before the Night is Out – Complete ballroom dancing footage from 1978
• Image Gallery
• Reversible sleeve art

We’ll be bringing you a full review of the film later this week, and the chance to win yourself a copy on Blu-ray. Next of Kin will be released on Blu-ray on March 25, and will also be available on download and on-demand.