Thirst

R

1979

1h 38m

Horror

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5 Reviews

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When Kate Davis (Chantal Contouri) is kidnapped by members of a cult, she is shocked to discover that they believe her to be a descendant of the notorious Elizabeth Bathory, known as the Blood Queen. The cult, which harvests humans for their blood, tries to enlist Kate to join, but she refuses. After being drugged against the advice of Fraser (David Hemmings), the cult's doctor, Kate returns home -- only to find her husband taken captive. Dr. Fraser offers to help, but can he be trusted?

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An interesting set up leads to slight disappointment. In Thirst our main character Kate is too whiney and undecided for most of the running time, when she finally decides to become "The Baroness" it's far far too late. A few inventive ideas and interesting scenes cant save the meandering plot. Still Thirst is a decent take on a Cult story and there are worse things to watch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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delysid d

A terrifying look into the australian vampire underground... ARRRGH!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/27/18

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Boring and predictable

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Very strange movie, one part The Tenant, One part Soylent Green, One part Dracula, One part mind fuck. Were they actual vampires or just loonies?

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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A very uneven film. Some very interesting themes and camera work but ultimately it fizzles put under it's own absurd weight. Worth watching for some hallucinatory special effects.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Rod Hardy directs this stunning vampire feature that is among the best vampire films of the 1970's and possibly the genre. Thirst is a film that has a tense, brooding atmosphere with a surrealistic vibe and effectively bone chilling scenes. There a few flaws of course, and at times the plot suffers, but it more than makes up for it with a good cast, an interesting story that offers something quite different than your usual vampire fare. Fans of the genre will most likely enjoy this different take on a classic tale and there are plenty of scares that abound on-screen that are guaranteed to terrify you. This is a truly original yarn that is entertaining from start to finish, and despite some minor flaws, it is a terrific horror film that is a must see for genre fans. Rod Hardy's direction is great, and he knows to craft a solid, atmospheric vampire film that is engaging from start to finish. What is wonderful with this film is that it pushes the genre into new, unexplored territory and succeeds at creating something quite different and original in the process. Even with its new twist on the genre, there's still everything you'd expect from a good vampire film. There are plenty of scenes of vampires feeding on the living, and the atmosphere helps to elevate the film in a class by itself. If you love vampire movies, and haven't seen Thirst yet, I highly recommend that you do. The film offers a different angle on the vampire lore and works well while keeping the traditional vampire trademarks intact. This film is far better than many vampire films that have been released before or since, and if you love traditional vampire tales with a slightly new twist, then give this one a shot, you'll be glad you did.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Rod Hardy

Director

Chantal Contouri

Kate Davis

David Hemmings

Dr. Fraser

Henry Silva

Dr. Gauss

Max Phipps

Mr. Hodge

Shirley Cameron

Mrs. Barker

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By focusing on [...] underground conspiracy, [director] Hardy and writer John Pinkney take Thirst away from the typical vampire movie [...]

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 24, 2014

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Christopher Orr

The New Republic

[U]nlike most exercises in hematic excess--Richard Rodriguez's Planet Terror, for instance, or Tarantino's Kill Bill--Thirst offers not the consolations of camp but the intensity of opera.

Aug 14, 2009

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Jonathan Kiefer

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Rated: 4/5

Sep 3, 2009

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Oct 21, 2005

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Christopher Null

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Rated: 3/5

Jan 27, 2004

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Synopsis

When Kate Davis (Chantal Contouri) is kidnapped by members of a cult, she is shocked to discover that they believe her to be a descendant of the notorious Elizabeth Bathory, known as the Blood Queen. The cult, which harvests humans for their blood, tries to enlist Kate to join, but she refuses. After being drugged against the advice of Fraser (David Hemmings), the cult's doctor, Kate returns home -- only to find her husband taken captive. Dr. Fraser offers to help, but can he be trusted?

Director: Rod Hardy
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 14, 2019
Runtime: 1h 38m

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