The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of blood-drinking, self-proclaimed supermen who want her to join them.The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of blood-drinking, self-proclaimed supermen who want her to join them.The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of blood-drinking, self-proclaimed supermen who want her to join them.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
- Tourist driver
- (as Ben Nightingale)
- Barman
- (as Stephan Clark)
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Did you know
- TriviaActor David Hemmings once said of this film during filming: "This crew is the best I've worked with in five years. What is happening out here in Australia is very exciting and I plan to become involved...I thought the script for 'Thirst ' was very commercial and had the potential for international success".
- Quotes
Mrs. Barker: Vampires? We dislike that word. The Brotherhood is something far nobler than peasant superstitions given it credit for. There's nothing supernatural about us Kate.
Mr. Hodge: Oh, we're simply a superior race of people who, over the centuries, have proved that the drinking of the vital human essence confers youth, power. It's the ultimate aristocratic act.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Puberty Blues (1981)
THIRST is a unique vampire movie, in that its bloodsuckers are all part of a sophisticated cult / organization called The Hyma Brotherhood, that has a plan for mass exsanguination. Kate's importance to the group is explained, and the layout of their operation is ingenious. The vamps themselves are normal-looking, rather than bug-eyed monsters. Shirley Cameron and David Hemmings are especially good as two members with differing ideas on how to best handle the Kate situation. Henry Silva is also on board. You will probably never see a vampire movie as original as this one! Another early, Aussie gem...
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- Jul 18, 2020
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- Budget
- A$750,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1