THIRST (1979) - Indicator Series Limited Edition Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD

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Product Description: 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.

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Director: Rod Hardy

Starring: Chantal Contouri, Shirley Cameron, Max Phipps, Henry Silva, Rod Mullinar, David Hemmings

Genre: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Runtime: 95 min

Rating: R

Language: English

Studio: Powerhouse Films

Home Video Release Date: March 18, 2025

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• Blu-ray - US Limited Edition

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• 4K Ultra HD - US Limited Edition

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Blu-ray

• Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
• Resolution: 1080p
• Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
• Region: Region Free

4K Ultra HD

• Codec: HEVC / H.265
• Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
• Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
• HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
• Region: Region Free

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• Blu-ray: None
• 4K Ultra HD: None

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• Blu-ray: LPCM Mono
• 4K Ultra HD: LPCM Mono

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Blu-ray: English SDH

4K Ultra HD: English SDH

SPECIAL FEATURES & EXTRAS

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• NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE OCN BY POWERHOUSE FILMS
• 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
• REGION-FREE

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