Perhaps I'm a complete air head but I had never heard of this film until I came across it at the Hack Green bunker in Cheshire a couple of years ago. Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker is a visitor attraction now, having ceased it's original function in 1966. It's a good day out. The whole place wreaks of nostalgia and has a dankness about it that draws you in to the mentality of the era. A little room is set aside for the repeated showing of The War Game.
I stepped into this little room and watched it. The seats were no less uncomfortable than the film. I dare say I was overly affected by the atmosphere of the bunker but I have to say I was genuinely chilled to the bone on seeing this creaky old film for the first time.
I recently got my own copy from BFI and viewed it in the comfort of my home. It still provided the same chill.
I was entertained by "The Day After", interested by "Threads" but "The War Game" wins the message game for me.
I stepped into this little room and watched it. The seats were no less uncomfortable than the film. I dare say I was overly affected by the atmosphere of the bunker but I have to say I was genuinely chilled to the bone on seeing this creaky old film for the first time.
I recently got my own copy from BFI and viewed it in the comfort of my home. It still provided the same chill.
I was entertained by "The Day After", interested by "Threads" but "The War Game" wins the message game for me.