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(Rod Hardy, 1979, 96 mins)
Release date: 17 March 2025
Limited Edition 4K UHD (World premiere)
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.
INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD SPECIAL FEATURES
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Brand-new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
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4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Original mono audio
- Audio commentary with director Rod Hardy and producer Antony I Ginnane (2003)
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Thirst, a Contemporary Blend (2004, 14 mins): retrospective interview with Ginnane
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‘Not Quite Hollywood’ Interviews (2008, 41 mins): extensive selection of outtakes from Mark Hartley’s acclaimed documentary on Australian cinema, featuring Hardy, Ginnane, actor Rod Mullinar, and cinematographer Vincent Monton
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Archival Interview with David Hemmings (1979, 16 mins): the actor-turned-director appears on The Don Lane Show
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Archival Audio Interview with Chantal Contouri (1979, 24 mins): Michael Fitzhardinge interviews the Greek Australian actor about her role in Thirst, and her wider career
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Film Buffs Forecast: Rod Hardy (2019, 154 mins): far-reaching podcast interview with the film and TV director conducted by broadcaster Paul Harris and Mark Hartley
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Seeing Reality (2025, 4 mins): stuntman Grant Page reflects on a demanding action sequence in this short video essay
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First Blood (2025, 18 mins): appreciation by the academic and Australian cinema specialist Stephen Morgan
- Isolated score
- Australian theatrical trailer
- US theatrical trailer
- TV spots
- Image galleries: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
- Dialogue continuity script gallery
- Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Diane A Rodgers, exclusive extracts from producer Antony I Ginnane’s unpublished memoirs, archival interviews with actors Chantal Contouri, David Hemmings and Henry Silva, and film credits
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World premiere on 4K UHD
- Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US
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BBFC cert: 15
REGION FREE
EAN: 5060697923674
