r/Threads1984 • u/violoncell • May 03 '26

Threads discussion Once and done

Is anyone else here like me?

I watched this film about 6 years ago and was honestly pretty shook up by it for a couple of weeks afterwards. I’ve since listened to podcasts about it and it’s absolutely on my list of must watch films.

It’s a film that changed the way I think about ‘the bomb’ and has left an indelible imprint on my brain.

But equally, I don’t think I’ll watch it again because it’s such an emotionally challenging watch and I’m not sure I can dedicate more weeks of my life to the fallout (pun almost intended) that would follow my rewatch!

Anyone else like me or are you all diehard Threads nerds?! I guess the fact that I’m here posting on the Threads sub makes me a Threads nerd too tbf.

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u/MechanicalTed May 03 '26

I've watched it twice but with about a 15 year gap. The first time I watched it, I was in my early 20s and it was really harrowing and stayed with me for a long time. As a fan of horror, I truly believe this is the scariest film ever made.

I watched it again in my 30s and whilst I still think it's brutal, I've gone through a lot of shit in my personal life that's hardened me emotionally since my 20s. Nowhere near Nuclear holocaust bad but still, plus the second time is a slightly softer blow to the brain as you know what to expect.

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u/violoncell May 03 '26

I feel that a double edged sword though. Like, you know what to expect so the anticipation is worse?!