Of course I realize that was the point. But I watched this for the first time tonight and I don't feel right. I can only imagine how disturbing it would have been 30 years ago. My family watched The Day After when it aired. I was 10. I think I am more unsettled by this at 41 than I was by that as a kid. This was rough.
Bucka bucka, Enzo wife yucka.
Amen to that. I had a similar reaction the first time I watched Threads. It actually scared me so much that, oddly enough (and I've read that others have done the same) the only way I could get over it was to watch it over and over again. The multiple viewings eventually made it less horrible, in my mind. After all repeated exposure is a proven way to conquer your fears. All the same, this is still probably the most harrowing film I've ever seen. Easily in top 3.
shareDitto. This movie was brutal just goes to show you don't always need some huge Hollywood budget to make a great film.
shareNot a 'date movie', certainly, but oh so important and shows the power of film when it's done well. Shows why horror movies are so redundant and lame, too.
shareEveryone here needs to read the book 'One Second After'. It follows a community and their struggles after an EMP attack. Truly scary and realistic. Had the same feeling after reading that as I did watching this film.
shareYeah I assume this was terrifying back in the 80's.
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Certainly one of the most unpleasant.
PS "Bucka bucka, Enzo wife yucka??
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