Thirst Indicator Limited Edition

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

• Brand-new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films

• 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

• 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’ Interview Excerpts (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edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Diane A Rogers, exclusive extracts from producer Antony I Ginnane’s unpublished memoirs, archival interviews with actors Chantal Contouri, David Hemmings and Henry Silva, and film credits