Anyone seen the film called 'Threads'?

rich_g85 · 16 Sep 2006 at 17:07

Was thinking about buying it, as I quite enjoy 'post-apocalyptic' films such as 28 Days Later and so on.

If you've seen it, what have you got to say about it?

Klytus · 16 Sep 2006 at 17:33

Saw it when I was probably around 10yrs old. Absolutely terrified me, was having nightmares about nuclear attacks for ages afterwards. :eek:

I have been wanting to see it again for several years now but its not the kind of film they tend to show over and over on TV.

tntcoder · 16 Sep 2006 at 18:33

Yep its well worth seeing, infact every world leader should be forced to see it.

Tax Evader · 16 Sep 2006 at 18:35

Been quite a few threads (hoho) about this film over the years - I think it's fantastic... quite spooky to watch during the Kosovo crisis a few years back. Will no doubt be out of the DVD rack again once the world police invade Iran.

Seft · 16 Sep 2006 at 19:12

Loved it 5*.

tang0 · 16 Sep 2006 at 19:56

i saw it recently, i thought it was a bit poo, probably cos it is now about 30 years old

SoliD · 16 Sep 2006 at 20:09

never heard of this before, but you guys have got me intrigued, will have to keep an eye out for it in the bargain bin.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090163/ presume its this one you are talking about.

rich_g85 · 16 Sep 2006 at 20:24

Ok cheers guys, will have to see what I can find bargain-wise!

Andelusion · 16 Sep 2006 at 20:46

delbuenno said:
Saw it when I was probably around 10yrs old. Absolutely terrified me, was having nightmares about nuclear attacks for ages afterwards.

F355 · 17 Sep 2006 at 11:29

I started to watch it but didn't get through to the end. The plot is quite slow and it's not exactly crammed with SFX

It's more of a thought provoker.

moss · 17 Sep 2006 at 11:57

I bought the DVD last year, even though its aged its still a great film and very thought provoking.

Sone · 17 Sep 2006 at 13:58

bought ion DVD, i would wait till its on BBC3/4 though. Its good but i doubt it will come off the shelf again.

Grrrrr · 8 Feb 2010 at 00:06

Saw it for the first time today. A film has never moved me that much...

It was incredibly well done. The fact it's ~25 years old adds to the atmosphere for me. The first ~45mins were completely gripping, the middle was truly harrowing and the ending was, well, more harrowing.

Psymonkee · 8 Feb 2010 at 00:48

Zing!

Sankari · 8 Feb 2010 at 06:15

I have this film. Watched it last year. Very good, but nowhere near as powerful as The War Game, which I also have. If you enjoyed Threads, watch The War Game. At the time of its production, the BBC considered it too horrific for broadcasting. Even today it is immensely powerful.

Grrrrr · 8 Feb 2010 at 07:36

Evangelion said:
I have this film. Watched it last year. Very good, but nowhere near as powerful as The War Game, which I also have. If you enjoyed Threads, watch The War Game. At the time of its production, the BBC considered it too horrific for broadcasting. Even today it is immensely powerful.

More powerful than Threads? Jesus

I think i've had enough nuclear cinema for this year...

Sankari · 8 Feb 2010 at 11:54

Grrrrr said:
More powerful than Threads? Jesus

I think i've had enough nuclear cinema for this year...

The War Game is in black and white, but it chilled me to the core. For a 1960s documentary, it is painfully realistic. The scenes of burn victims and people dying of radiation sickness will stay with you long after the film has ended.

w00t, I've just found it on Google Videos. Click here and enjoy.

Cosimo · 8 Feb 2010 at 11:57

It's certainly worth a watch, if you want to know more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threads

Turtles · 8 Feb 2010 at 14:22

Evangelion said:
w00t, I've just found it on Google Videos. Click here and enjoy.

Threads

Maximum Triceratops · 8 Feb 2010 at 14:28

The most depressing movie I have ever watched.