Episode 197 - Threads (with special guests Rachel Kempf and Bob Mielke)

Dismembering Horror

This week on Dismembering Horror, we delve into the pre-and-post-apocalyptic depths of darkness with Tim's pick for "the bleakest movie" he's ever seen. Get ready for the shock and awe of "Threads," a British classic that rocked the country with its pseudo-documentary style and heart-stopping realism. We were joined by Bob Mielke, the writer of the "Threads" book, and Rachel Kempf, co-founder of its publishing company. It was an honor to have them on the show for an even more in-depth dissection. With a rare quadruple "buy," it's time to join the fun (but don't say we didn't warn you, this one's not for the weak-hearted) and get ready for a blast of horror (pun intended).

Threads (1984)

Directed by Mick Jackson

Written by Barry Hines

Where we watched: Shudder

RecommenDEADtions: Martyrs / Ace Venture: When Nature Calls / Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery / The Damned, Carol for Another Christmas, My Nuclear Life (podcast), and Super Critical Podcast (podcast), The Girls of Atomic City (book)

Check out Bob’s THREADS book and other offerings from DieDieBooks here: https://diediebooks.com/

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