The Hunger
Seen it?1983 | 97 min | Horror, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$10 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Scott
- Catherine DeneuveMiriam Blaylock
- David BowieJohn Blaylock
- Susan SarandonSarah Roberts
- Cliff DeYoungTom Haver
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