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Thirst (1979) - Indicator Series Limited Edition

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Genres: Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Starring: Chantal Contouri, Shirley Cameron, Max Phipps, Henry Silva, Rod Mullinar, David Hemmings
Director: Rod Hardy
Plot Sypnosis:

Chantal Contouri (Snapshot), David Hemmings (Harlequin), and Henry Silva (The Tall T) star in Thirst, a shocking fusion of horror and science fiction from legendary Australian producer Antony I Ginnane (Patrick).

A sinister organisation known as the Brotherhood kidnaps Kate (Contouri), believing her to be the descendant of Countess Báthory, the Hungarian noblewoman who reputedly had vampiric tendencies. A battle of wills ensues as the Brotherhood tries to force the horrified Kate to join their blood-drinking sacrificial cult. Only Dr Fraser (Hemmings) is willing to help her...

Directed by Rod Hardy (Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and with a score by Brian May (Mad Max), Thirst is a classic of Ozploitation cinema.



Special Features and Technical Specs:

  • NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE OCN BY POWERHOUSE FILMS
  • Original mono audio
  • Audio commentary with director Rod Hardy and producer Antony I Ginnane (2003)
  • Thirst: A Contemporary Blend (2022): retrospective interview with Ginnane
  • Archival TV interview with actor David Hemmings (1979)
  • Archival audio interview with actor Chantal Contouri (1979)
  • 'Not Quite Hollywood' Interviews (2008): extensive selection of outtakes from Mark Hartley's acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Hardy, Ginnane, cinematographer Vincent Monton, and actor Rod Mullinar
  • Appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialist Stephen Morgan (2024)
  • Isolated score
  • Original theatrical trailer
  • TV spots
  • Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
  • Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Diane A Rogers, exclusive extracts from producer Antony I Ginnane's unpublished memoirs, archival interviews with actors Chantal Contouri, David Hemmings and Henry Silva, and film credits
  • REGION-FREE
Release Details

Movie Release Year: 1979
Tech Specs & Release Details

Specs: Blu-ray
Video Resolution/Codec: 1080p/MPEG-4 AVC