The Hunger is a 1983 erotic horror film directed by Tony Scott in his directorial debut, starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and United States, the film is a loose adaptation of the 1981 novel of the same name by Whitley Strieber, with a screenplay by Ivan Davis and Michael Thomas. Its plot concerns a love triangle between a doctor who specialises in sleep and ageing research (Sarandon) and a vampire couple. The film's special effects were handled by make-up effects artist Dick Smith.
The Hunger (1983)
Directed by Tony Scott
Genres - Comedy Drama, Drama, Horror, Mature |
Sub-Genres - Erotic Film, Erotic Thriller, LGBT-Related Film, Supernatural Horror Film, Vampire Film |
Release Date - Apr 29, 1983 |
Run Time - 97 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Movie Info
Official Site
Box Office
$5,988,322
Themes
Tags
Aging, Cult, Eternal Youth, Film Based On A Novel, Immortality, Lgbtq, Mind-Bending/Experimental, Miriam, New York City, Sarah Roberts, Supernatural/Monsters, Vampire
Attributes
Based On: The Hunger
Narrative Location: New York City
Time Period: 1980s
Narrative Location: New York City
Time Period: 1980s
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Açlık
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Aima kai pathos
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Alkis
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Az éhség
HU
Begierde
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Blodshunger
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De roofdieren
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El ansia
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Fome de Viver
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Glad
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Glad po krvi
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Glad za krvlju
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Hunger
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Les prédateurs
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Miriam si sveglia a mezzanotte
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The Hunger
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Verenjano
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Zagadka nieśmiertelności
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Αίμα και πάθος
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Гладът
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Голод
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ハンガー
JP
千年血后
TW