Review of Threads (1985) by Greg M — 30 Aug 2015
I believe I saw this on PBS in '84 shortly after it was made, and was left speechless. With its semi-documentary approach, the movie creates tension, fear, bleakness, and sorrow in a way that makes contemporary American films like The Day After and Testament seem like Sesame Street productions.
Because it doesn't rely heavily on special effects or a soundtrack to cue you how to feel, it stands the test of time. By far the most powerful movie made about nuclear war, yet sadly probably the least known.
This review of Threads (1985) was written by Greg M on 30 Aug 2015.
Threads has generally received very positive reviews.
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