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Threads (TV) (1984)
A dramatization of the probable consequences of a full scale nuclear war on a English community.Director: Mick Jackson
OVERALL: R2-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by director Mick Jackson, moderated by Kier-La Janisse and David Gregory
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Extras:"Audition for the Apocalypse" interview with actress Karen Meagher (9:40)
"Shooting the Annihilation" interview with director of photography Andrew Dunn (8:37)
"Destruction Designer" interview with production designer Christopher Robilliard (9:44)
Interview with film writer Stephen Thrower (30:12)
US Trailer (2:23)
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Subtitles:English HoH (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Region 2/4 encoded. The additional background music playing during the very beginning opening scene with the spider-web/opening titles (just before it switches to the characters in the car) has been removed. The scene itself and the narration during this scene remain intact however.
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The additional background music playing during the very beginning opening scene with the spider-web/opening titles (just before it switches to the characters in the car) has been removed. The scene itself and the narration during this scene remain intact however.
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Extras:DISC ONE
*The Film
Audio commentary with actress Karen Meagher, moderated by Simon Farquar
Audio commentary with director Mick Jackson and film historian Kier-La Janisse, moderated by David Gregory
DISC TWO
“Auditioning for the Apocalypse” interview with actress Karen Meagher (9:17)
“Destruction Designer” interview with production designer Christopher Robilliard (9:21)
“Shooting the Annihilation” interview with director of photography Andrew Dunn (8:38)
“Stephen Thrower on Threads” featurette (28:59)
“Threads: 2018 Restoration” featurette (2:45)
Threads Remastered UK Trailer (1:26)
PDF of Radio Times Articles and Letters -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 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 music has been restored in the opening scene. -
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OVERALL: R2
The Simply Media 2-disc remastered release has restored music, is from a new 2K restoration from the BBC’s original elements and has substantial extras (including an additional commentary and featurettes over the Severin release which is a 2K restoration from a different source that is missing a shot).
The Revelation soundtrack cut status is unconfirmed. -
CUTS:
- R0 America- Severin Films - Yes - A :07 shot near the end is missing (117:20 NTSC)
- R0 United Kingdom- Revelation Films - No Cuts.
- R2 United Kingdom- 2 entertain - No Cuts (112:29 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Simply Media - No Cuts (113:19 PAL)
- R2 Remastered 2-Disc Special Edition United Kingdom- Simply Media - No Cuts (112:57 PAL)
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Comparison added by Goran_Andersson on 15/10/04
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 11/04/18UPDATE LOG:
25/10/12: Added 2 entertain release
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
13/10/17: Added Simply Media.
09/03/18: 2 Entertain soundtrack cut confirmed.
22/03/18: Added the 2-disc UK release.
11/04/18: Added Severin edition and detail to the 2-disc UK edition.
11/04/18: Removed reference to the Simply Media having a stereo track; it’s mono with some slight bleed into the surrounds.
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