THREADS (Nuclear War Aftermath Movie)

So, I have been watching some post-apocalyptic series and movies lately (I just finished Jericho, which, I think, is a very underrated TV show) and I remembered a movie made by the BBC in 1983 called THREADS. My teacher made us watch it when I was in elementary school. I am watching it right now and it is just as gritty and terrifying as it was when I was a kid.

I don't know why, but there is something about the post-apocalyptic thing that interests me. Whether it is nuclear, biological, zombies or whatever, the story of human survival after a horrific event grabs a hold of me and doesn't let go.

Have any of you seen it? If you have not and you are interested, I have provided a link to the full movie on YouTube.



Feel free to comment on this or any other movie or series that you can think of because I am always looking for something new to watch.

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Ive seen it. Great movie. Seems very plausible. But Jericho was kind of lame. I just hated how in every episode they magically wiggled out of any tough situation that might appear. Jericho did not feel realistic with happy endings every episode.

Originally Posted by paradamed

Ive seen it. Great movie. Seems very plausible. But Jericho was kind of lame. I just hated how in every episode they magically wiggled out of any tough situation that might appear. Jericho did not feel realistic with happy endings every episode.

That's cool. Yeah, I guess it did have that kind of TV series formula where it starts off with a problem and it is solved by the end of the show. However, not all episodes were like that and I liked how there was a story that went all the way through the series. I thought it was kind of cool.

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Originally Posted by paradamed

Ive seen it. Great movie. Seems very plausible. But Jericho was kind of lame. I just hated how in every episode they magically wiggled out of any tough situation that might appear. Jericho did not feel realistic with happy endings every episode.

Its a possibility in real life. Really after any disaster that is the most common outcome.

Originally Posted by Kanaric

Its a possibility in real life. Really after any disaster that is the most common outcome.

What is the most common outcome? A happy ending?

I remember Jericho being shown on TV but it stopped as it was getting interesting. Haven't seen Threads, though I have heard of it.

Originally Posted by Kanaric

Its a possibility in real life. Really after any disaster that is the most common outcome.

It can be true for minor disasters but they wouldnt just get through so easily in a major catastrophe when millions die.