41 years ago Quatermass was aired on ITV. It depicted human society in terminal decline. Random acts of destruction and violence are commonplace, the underfunded police try to keep order but are ultimately forced to hire corrupt and thuggish 'pay cops' to supplement their numbers. Gangs fight for control of the streets in bloody battles for supremacy.
I am writing this in 2020, violent protests are erupting across the globe and here, in the UK, the undermanned and underfunded police struggle to contain the trouble. Drug gangs fight for control of the streets making for the worst knife crime in London for nearly a generation.
Yes, Quatermass looks dated now, but it's themes are not, they're just as relevant now as they were all that time ago.
I am writing this in 2020, violent protests are erupting across the globe and here, in the UK, the undermanned and underfunded police struggle to contain the trouble. Drug gangs fight for control of the streets making for the worst knife crime in London for nearly a generation.
Yes, Quatermass looks dated now, but it's themes are not, they're just as relevant now as they were all that time ago.