I have heard of this TV movie for years but have never had the opportunity to view it, until I saw that it was available on Shutter. My initial reaction was that it seemed an odd place for this, until I actually watched it. It is probably one of the most frightening films I have seen in years.
In 1984, Sheffield, England was one of the largest cities in Britain. Industrial, but like other cities going through a rough period economically. We are introduced to several families and individuals going about their daily lives, as tensions in the Middle East between Russia and the US escalate. We see this via television reports and newspaper headlines viewed by various characters or in the background. A narrator fills in details of the current structure in place in Britain, in case of emergencies.
Tensions finally erupt and the super-powers begin firing nuclear missiles at each other as well as any civilian or military target the find necessary, Both industrial and military sites are located in the area in and around Sheffield. We quickly begin to witness the breakdown of government and social structure in the nation.
The use of stock footage, scripted scenes and effects are still effective and I frankly had to turn away from the screen at some points. The effect of the bombs and resulting loss of human life is chilling. Be warned if you think this might be a trigger.
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