THIRST (1979)

This ancient Evil is now a modern industry.

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
• DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
• 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edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Diane A Rogers, exclusive extracts from producer Antony I Ginnane's unpublished memoirs, archival interviews with actors Chantal Contouri, David Hemmings and Henry Silva, and film credits