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Thirst 1979

“This ancient Evil is now a modern industry.”

Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Director
Rod Hardy
Networks
F.G. Film Productions, New South Wales Film Corp., Victorian Film
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 68 votes R HorrorRomanceThriller Released
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What is Thirst?

Topic: Film "Thirst" (1979). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1979
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Sep 28, 1979
Original language
EN
Origin
Australia
Studios
F.G. Film Productions, New South Wales Film Corp., Victorian Film
Genres
Horror, Romance, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 from 68 votes
Episode runtime
~95 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
F.G. Film Productions, New South Wales Film Corp., Victorian Film
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Topic: Film "Thirst" (1979).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Title: Thirst (1979).
Release Date: 09/29/1979 (US).
Genres: Horror, Romance, Thriller (Source 1); Australian horror film (Source 3).
Runtime: 1h 35m (Source 1).
Director: Rod Hardy (Source 3).
Cast: Chantal Contouri, Max Phipps, David Hemmings (Source 3).
Plot:
A woman is kidnapped by a blood-drinking cult of modern vampires (Source 3).
The cult believes she is a descendant of Elizabeth Bathory (Source 3/4).
The cult consists of self-proclaimed supermen (Source 4).
They achieve superiority by drinking from "blood cows" kept at a "dairy farm"

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“A gripping exploration of horror and romance that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
Keep in mind
  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Is Thirst worth watching?

Thirst holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 68 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Romance for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Thirst and when was it released?

Thirst is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.

Who directed Thirst?

Thirst was directed by Rod Hardy.

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