Clip
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
Silently conveys a couple's fear of an immanent nuclear blast. Part of Sweet Disaster; a 1986 series of short films made for Channel 4. It consists of “animated visions of the apocalypse”.
Good for
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 70GoodWatch 75
IMDb7.0
Released
1986
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Genres
AnimationWarHorrorDramaMysteryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesIntense
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- David Anderson Director, Art Designer, Graphic Designer, Modelling Supervisor, Sets & Props Artist
Production · 2
- David G. Hopkins Producer
- Lindsey C. Vickers Co-Producer
Camera · 1
- Fred Reed Camera Operator, Construction Coordinator
Editing · 1
- Tom Priestly Supervising Editor
Sound · 1
- Martin Kiszko Music
Costume & Make-Up · 1
- Maggie Hayes Costume Designer
Visual Effects · 3
- Nigel Davis Animation Production Assistant
- Chris Lyons Modelling Supervisor
- Joan Ashworth Animation
Other crew · 1
- Chris Lyons Sets & Props Artist
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