U.S. label Severin Films will release on Blu-ray Mick Jackson's film Threads (1984). A standard and Limited Edition Blu-ray releases will be available for purchase on January 30.
Synopsis: In September 1984, Threads was aired on the BBC and shocked tens of millions of UK viewers. Four months later, it was broadcast in America and became the most watched basic cable program in history. After more than three decades, it remains one of the most acclaimed and shattering made–for–television movies of all time.
Reece Dinsdale (Coronation Street):, David Brierly (Doctor Who) and Karen Meagher, in a stunning debut performance star in this "graphic and haunting" (People Magazine) docudrama about the effects of a nuclear attack on the working –class city of Sheffield, England as the fabric of society unravels. Directed by Mick Jackson (The Bodyguard, Tuesdays with Moorie) from a screenplay by novelist/playwright Barry Hines (Ken Loach s Kes) and nominated for seven BAFTA Awards.
Special Features and Technical Specs: NEW 2K REMASTER of the film prepared for this release Audio Commentary with Director Mick Jackson, Moderated by Film Writer Kier–La Janisse and Severin Films' David Gregory Audition For the Apocalypse: Interview with Actress, Karen Meagher Shooting the Annihilation: Interview with Director of Photography, Andrew Dunn Destruction Designer: Interview with Production Designer, Christopher Robilliard Interview with Film Writer, Stephen Thrower U.S. Trailer
Yes, a classic tv play. As depressing as it is fascinating. I have the Radio Times somewhere with the cover feature.
I'll also take this moment to mention that writer Barry Hines came from the same town that I live in, Hoyland near Barnsley in South Yorkshire. A pub opened here recently called The Knave and Kestrel, in honour of his novel A Kestrel for a Knave, on which the 1969 film Kes was based.
All I can remember from this tv show, it being so long ago early 90s is that there was a group in an office & a lot of panic, carnage around em, Reece Dinsdale is a good actor shame his career didn't blossom. Thanks for posting i forgot all about Threads.
This 2-disc set presents the original film remastered in 2k from the original BBC CRI 16mm prints. It is available in HD on Blu-Ray for the very first time in the UK, and includes the world premiere of the director-approved widescreen edition.
