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Threads (TV) (Blu-ray) (1984)
A dramatization of the probable consequences of a full scale nuclear war on a English community.Director: Mick Jackson
Year of Copyright: 1984
Year of Production: 1983
OVERALL: Blu-ray B-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Mick Jackson, moderated by Kier-La Janisse and David Gregory (2018)
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Extras:"Audition for the Apocalypse" 2018 interview with actress Karen Meagher (9:40)
"Shooting the Annihilation" 2018 interview with director of photography Andrew Dunn (8:37)
"Destruction Designer" 2018 interview with production designer Christopher Robilliard (9:44)
"Stephen Thrower on Threads" 2018 interview (30:12)
U.S. Trailer (2:23)
Re-release Trailer (2:21) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Mick Jackson, moderated by Kier-La Janisse and David Gregory (2018)
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Extras:"Audition for the Apocalypse" 2018 interview with actress Karen Meagher (9:40)
"Shooting the Annihilation" 2018 interview with director of photography Andrew Dunn (8:37)
"Destruction Designer" 2018 interview with production designer Christopher Robilliard (9:44)
"Stephen Thrower on Threads" 2018 interview (30:12)
U.S. Trailer (2:23)
Re-release Trailer (2:21) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Trailer Show
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:4260696732814
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Extras:DISC ONE
* The Film - 1.33:1 Version (113:17)
(1) Audio Commentary by director Mick Jackson, moderated by Kier-La Janisse and David Gregory (2018)
(2) Audio Commentary by actress Karen Meagher, moderated by Simon Farquar (2018)
DISC TWO
* The Film - 1.78:1 Version (113:17)
"Auditioning for the Apocalypse" 2018 interview with actress Karen Meagher (9:40)
"Destruction Designer" 2018 interview with production designer Christopher Robilliard (9:44)
"Shooting the Annihilation" 2018 interview with director of photography Andrew Dunn (8:38)
"Stephen Thrower on Threads" 2018 interview (30:12)
"Threads: 2018 Restoration" featurette (2:45)
Remastered UK Trailer 1 (2:51)
Remastered UK Trailer 2 (1:26)
BD-ROM:
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1/1.78:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:A new 2K restoration from the original BBC CRI 16mm prints. The image is 1.33:1 but reveals more picture information on all four sides compared to the 16mm element used for the Severin master.
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OVERALL: Blu-ray B
Simpy Media features a different HD master from a superior element as well as fullscreen and widescreen options (1.33:1 is the OAR since this premiered on television), as well as an additional commentary track.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Severin Films - Yes - a 7-second shot near the end is missing (117:20 - 24fps).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Severin Films - Yes - a 7-second shot near the end is missing (117:20 - 24fps).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Pidax Film - No cuts (112:58 - 25fps)
- Blu-ray B Remastered United Kingdom- Simply Media - No cuts (113:17 - 25fps)
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Comparison added by Eric_Cotenas on 04/02/18
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 09/10/25UPDATE LOG:
09/10/25: Added Germany, corrected aspect ratio on U.K.
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09/10/25: Corrected UK aspect ratio back, as it's 1.37:1, full aperture with no cropping.
10/10/25: Aspect ratio measured. It is 1.33:1 although it reveals more picture on all four sides compared to the Severin master.
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