Threads

Threads (1984) elicits an overwhelming sense of Sadness, Anxiety, Fear, and Disturbing emotions, reflecting its stark and unflinching portrayal of nuclear holocaust and its devastating, long-term effects on civilization. Viewers experience profound Empathy for the characters' suffering and a deep Disgust at the graphic realities of societal collapse. A pervasive Melancholy underscores the film's bleak outlook, while a degree of Anger may arise from the senselessness of the depicted catastrophe. The 'Thriller' aspect contributes to the initial Anxiety and Anticipation of the strike, but quickly transitions into a sustained feeling of dread and despair, making it a profoundly unsettling and emotionally draining experience.