The harrowing 1984 film remains seared into the consciousness of many Sheffielders, especially the scene in which a mushroom cloud rises above The Moor, which has been replayed in countless nightmares.
But how much else do you remember about that year?
These photos turn the clock back four decades to show Sheffield life in 1984.
They capture devastasting fires at a school and cinema, along with happier occasions like children at play, a famous nightclub’s reunion event, and excitement at the Christmas lights switch-on.
Also pictured are ordinary street scenes, revealing how much the city centre and suburbs like Beighton and Hillsborough have changed over the years.
Hopefully these photos will bring back some happy memories to help you cope with any ongoing trauma you’re still experiencing from watching Threads for the first time back in 1984.
5. Cambridge Street shops
Cambridge Street, Sheffield city centre, in January 1984, with Cole Brothers department store to the left and Impulse record shop on the right | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
6. Langsett Road
The Burgoyne Arms Hotel and other premises including the Masons Arms pub, on Langsett Road, Hillsborough, in 1984 | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
7. Shambles
The Shambles bar, Eckington Hall, in December 1984 | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd
8. Foundation stone
Laying the foundation stone of Central Mosque, Industry Road, Darnall, on July 21, 1984. Khan Asfar, chairman of the mosque trustees, is pictured in white with the spade | Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd Photo: Picture Sheffield/Sheffield Newspapers Ltd