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To think it's time for a Threads remake.

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Dylaninthemovies1 · 30/01/2024 22:59

For those who don't know. Threads was a tv film about a nuclear bomb hitting the UK. Was made about 40 years ago

I think it's time for a remake. Aibu

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LoudGreyBalonz · 07/10/2024 19:22

I think there's something to be said for a remake. Part of the terror of it was how real everything was, in the context of the (then) present day. Also, modern nuclear weapons would likely be significantly more destructive than those from the 80s.

Gingernaut · 07/10/2024 19:19

It's been resurrected as it's the 40th Anniversary of when it was first shown

BBC Radio 4 did a show about it

MrTwatchester · 07/10/2024 19:19

It doesn't need remaking, but it should be compulsory viewing, along with War Games.

ThursdaysMonkey · 07/10/2024 19:16

I've never seen it so I really want to brave it this Wednesday but the time doesn't work for me.

Does anyone know if things on i-player are always available on catch-up? Really don't want to miss it.

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Dylaninthemovies1 · 07/10/2024 18:58

Lalgarh · 07/10/2024 13:39

It's being repeated this Wednesday night on bbc4

it’s needed.

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Puzzledandpissedoff · 07/10/2024 18:50

Lalgarh · 07/10/2024 13:39

It's being repeated this Wednesday night on bbc4

So that's another generation traumatised - I've still got it on DVD but never watched it again

If it ever happens I just hope I'm right in the centre of the blast (which is highly likely as my city has a nuclear reactor and other facilities)

CagneyAndLazy · 07/10/2024 18:32

Lalgarh · 07/10/2024 13:39

It's being repeated this Wednesday night on bbc4

Thanks!

A brilliant, and most poignant film.

SideEyeSal · 07/10/2024 13:56

No. A thousand times no. Or 'When the wind blows'. Utterly traumatising films. I saw Threads as a teenager and didn't sleep for a week. Even thinking about either film makes me feel sick.

OhshitSharon · 07/10/2024 13:46

Lalgarh · 07/10/2024 13:39

It's being repeated this Wednesday night on bbc4

I've actually never seen it (not sure why as I'm the right age) and really not sure I want to/should reading everyone's comments!

Lalgarh · 07/10/2024 13:39

It's being repeated this Wednesday night on bbc4

ExpressCheckout · 31/01/2024 06:33

Doesn't need re-making.

There is a social realism to the original that would be alien to modern TV producers. Can you imagine a remake? It would have an intrusive musical track running throughout, actors speaking in muffled voices, and no scene lasting longer than half a second particularly if made by the BBC.

No, keep the original. It manages to capture how terrifying it was for our generation of 70s/80s kids, and it also shows how compelling TV can be made, even on a low budget.

loudbatperson · 31/01/2024 06:18

thenightsky · 30/01/2024 23:13

Where is it available to watch? I watched it as a teen. I'm in my early 60s now and its stayed with me.

It's on Britbox. I think they have a free trial.

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Dylaninthemovies1 · 31/01/2024 05:58

hogmanayhoolie · 30/01/2024 23:11

I've never forgotten the woman wetting herself on the pavement

It's still powerful. I wouldn't want a remake

That was an iconic scene. So simple, but so realistic

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redastherose · 31/01/2024 00:17

I watched it a few years ago for the first time. It is truly terrifying and doesn't need to be remade just rereleased.

pasteloblong · 31/01/2024 00:07

No, no remake. It's totally realistic and gritty and you could never recreate that because the people today never lived with the threat of nuclear war for years and years. If Hollywood tried you'd just know it'd have perfectly made up identikit Barbie and Ken type actors and they'd be eating out of date pop tarts instead of sheep carcasses. It would be pathetic and laughable.

There can only ever be one 'Threads'.

hogmanayhoolie · 31/01/2024 00:04

I'm an idiot and went and watched the bomb clip on YouTube

I won't sleep now

rubydoobydoo · 30/01/2024 23:51

I don't think it needs a remake, the original is enough.
Although I suppose relating it to modern times with better special effects may connect with the younger generation better?

I forgot how grim it was the first time I watched it and made the mistake of watching it again years later - not going to do that again!

SecondHandFurniture · 30/01/2024 23:49

Don't need one. You'll never beat the terror of the blue typewriter text appearing with phrases like "Massive damage to communications across Europe" and "Single warhead explodes over North Sea" intersected by scenes of people screaming.

SurelySmartie · 30/01/2024 23:42

I mean it’s on Amazon where you should pay to watch it obvs. 😇

onanotherday · 30/01/2024 23:42

I was so scared by Treads, an amazing tv show...also growing up with the protect and survive propaganda...I was in CND and went to Greenham Common....would do it all again. I'm so depressed by the way the world has declined...or whisper...how men have been allowed to follow their egos!

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Dylaninthemovies1 · 30/01/2024 23:39

Maybe a rewatch will help focus minds on securing peace. (But, I’m probably being ridiculously unrealistic with that idea)

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SurelySmartie · 30/01/2024 23:39

It’s still on dailymotion in 2 parts.

It’s the roughness of the effects that add to its effectiveness.

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Dylaninthemovies1 · 30/01/2024 23:39

thenightsky · 30/01/2024 23:13

Where is it available to watch? I watched it as a teen. I'm in my early 60s now and its stayed with me.

I had to buy a dvd to watch it. The bomb scene is on YouTube

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CagneyAndLazy · 30/01/2024 23:31

thenightsky · 30/01/2024 23:14

But no, I don't think it should be remade. They'll make a hash of it like most remakes.

The special effects would be better these days, though, at least.

Messedupabit · 30/01/2024 23:22

We had to watch it in school when I was 14. Traumatised me and many others in my class. 26 years later and I still feel sick thinking about it.
Why the fuck would you want a remake??