The Addiction
Seen it?1995 | 82 min | Drama, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved Interview with the Vampire or Sinners, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Berlin award and 3 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$302K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 63K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Abel Ferrara
- Lili TaylorKathleen Conklin
- Christopher WalkenPeina
- Annabella SciorraCasanova
- Edie FalcoJean
- Paul CalderonProfessor
- Fredro StarrBlack
- Kathryn ErbeAnthropology Student
- Michael ImperioliMissionary
- Jamal SimmonsBlack's Friend
- Robert W. CastleNarrator / Priest