The Hunger
Nothing Human Loves Forever.
Miriam Blaylock collects Renaissance art, ancient Egyptian pendants, lovers, souls. Alive and fashionably chic in Manhattan, Miriam is an ageless vampire. "Vampire" is not a word you'll hear in this movie based on the novel by Whitley Strieber (Wolfen). Instead, debuting feature director Tony Scott stakes out a hip, sensual, modern-gothic makeover. Catherine Deneuve radiates macabre elegance as Miriam, bless with beauty, cursed with bloodlust. David Bowie is fellow fiend and refined husband John. In love, in life, in longing they are inseparable. But when John abruptly begins to age and turns to a geriatrics researcher (Susan Sarandon) for help, Miriam soon eyes the woman as a replacement for John. The Hunger is insatiable.
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strange - BS1-
Very bizzare movie. If you can make it past the first ten minutes, you might come to enjoy it. They do a remarkable job aging Bowie, who actually turns in a fairly good performance. Seeing Sarandon early in her career is a treat, allowing you to see the actress she was going to become.One of a kind - LePants
The thing that is so great about 'The Hunger' is that it can take a genre like 'vampires' and deliver a serious, thought-provoking, moving, and truly chilling cinematic experience. This film is exceptionally beautiful and complex, and manages to convey it all via minimal dialogue. Every scene, every moment is filmed like a work of art, and the performances are flawless. This film may haunt you for some time.The 80's best vampire film! - HyperCritic
Stunning classical soundtrack. Stunning classic actresses. Brilliantly filmed. Methodical and macabre. One of the best vampire films ever with loads of timeless appeal. Very little "american film" flavour. A tasteful and entertaining evening of movie right here.
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strange - BS1-
Very bizzare movie. If you can make it past the first ten minutes, you might come to enjoy it. They do a remarkable job aging Bowie, who actually turns in a fairly good performance. Seeing Sarandon early in her career is a treat, allowing you to see the actress ...One of a kind - LePants
The thing that is so great about 'The Hunger' is that it can take a genre like 'vampires' and deliver a serious, thought-provoking, moving, and truly chilling cinematic experience. This film is exceptionally beautiful and complex, and manages to convey it ...The 80's best vampire film! - HyperCritic
Stunning classical soundtrack. Stunning classic actresses. Brilliantly filmed. Methodical and macabre. One of the best vampire films ever with loads of timeless appeal. Very little "american film" flavour. A tasteful and entertaining evening of movie right ...