Thirst
Director: Rod Hardy
Actors: Chantal Contouri, Shirley Cameron, Max Phipps
PlotKate Davis, a woman living a seemingly ordinary life, is suddenly abducted by a secret society known as "The Brotherhood." This cult believes in the necessity of human blood consumption for extending life and has developed an elaborate system to maintain a population of human "cattle" for that purpose. Kate learns that she is a descendant of a revered vampire and is involuntarily thrust into their world. The Brotherhood uses psychological and physical maneuvers to condition Kate into accepting her supposed destiny. They expose her to an environment where those around her are conditioned to consume blood and maintain an eerie medical facade to justify their actions.
Facing moral and psychological torment, Kate struggles with the Brotherhood's insistence on her true nature while formulating plans to escape this eerie compound. The Brotherhood's hold on her tightens, employing increasingly drastic measures to break her will. The clash between Kate's ingrained humanity and the cult’s perspectives escalates, raising poignant questions about autonomy, belief systems, and survival. In a race against time, Kate's existence becomes a fight for freedom and sanity amidst the manipulations and dogma imposed by the cult.
Writers: John Pinkney
Release Date: 29 Sep 1979
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: Australia
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
'Thirst' melds vampire folklore with surreal sci-fi, featuring strong performances and excellent high-def transfer, though audio is lossy and extras are minimal.
Read our review of Thirst Blu-ray Soif de sang to find out more