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Thirst

- This ancient Evil is now a modern industry.

The descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is abducted by a cult of self-proclaimed supermen who achieve this state of superiority by drinking from the "blood cows" kept at the "dairy farm", and they try to get her to join them.

Release Date : 1979-09-28

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : F.G. Film ProductionsNew South Wales Film Corp.Victorian Film

Production Country : Australia

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Kate Davis

Original Name : Chantal Contouri

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mr. Hodge

Original Name : Max Phipps

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dr. Fraser

Original Name : David Hemmings

Gender : Male

Character Name : Dr. Gauss

Original Name : Henry Silva

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sean

Original Name : Robert Thompson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Derek

Original Name : Rod Mullinar

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lori

Original Name : Rosie Sturgess

Gender : Female

Character Name : Ditcher

Original Name : Walter Pym

Gender : Male

Character Name : Martha

Original Name : Amanda Muggleton

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nurse

Original Name : Lulu Pinkus

Gender : Female

Character Name : Mrs. Barker

Original Name : Shirley Cameron

Gender : Female

Reviews

Tiffany Lynn

@demonstosome

2021-06-23

This late seventies vampire film from Australia would fit nicely on the shelf with my Hammer horror and Italian favourites. Hell, I could picture Barbara Steele in the role of Kate Davis, though Chantal Contouri does a fine job indeed. I wonder why her filmography is so empty? Thirst, especially at the time of it's release in 1979, had a more unique view of vampires. From their farming of humans (to be sure that the blood is pure) to the false fangs they put in the drink blood, these weren't vamps that hid in the shadows, seducing victims to drain. When a descendant of Elizabeth Bathory is discovered, they psychologically torture the woman into joining the Brotherhood and strengthening the bloodline. Ultimately, she must make the choice of her own free will. Not quite a slow-burner, not quite action-packed, Thirst has enough to keep the interest of genre fans though casual viewers may wish to shy away. As for myself, I'll definitely be buying the Blu-Ray next time I make an Amazon purchase.