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(Rod Hardy, 1979)
Release date: 17 March 2025
Limited Edition Blu-ray
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 BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
- Brand-new 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
- Original mono audio
- Audio commentary with director Rod Hardy and producer Antony I Ginnane (2003)
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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)
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‘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edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Diane A Rodgers, exclusive extracts from producer Antony I Ginnane’s unpublished memoirs, archival interviews with actors Chantal Contouri, David Hemmings and Henry Silva, and film credits
- Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US
All features subject to change
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BBFC cert: 15
REGION FREE
EAN: 5060697923698
