Thirst Limited Edition 4K UHD
'Thirst' Director: Rod Hardy (1979) Indicator Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD
A classic of Ozploitaion cinema that manifests a shocking fusion of horror and science fiction with a score by Brian May (Mad Max).
A sinister organisation known as the Brotherhood kidnaps Kate, believing her to be the descendant of a 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 is willing to help her...
Limited Edition contents include:
- 80-page book with a new essay by Diane A Rodgers, exclusive extracts from producer Antony I Ginnane’s unpublished memoirs, archival interviews with actors Chantal Contouri, David Hemmings and Henry Silva, and film credits
Special features include:
- 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
- TV spots
- Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
