The Hunger

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mark g This movie was made during the breakout of MTV. Music videos were the rage and style over took substance by a wide margin. This film embodied that 1983 look, right down to starring David Bowie and featuring Peter Murphy and Bauhaus in the opening scene. Every shot is shadows, blue light, wind blowing, etc.. It is a very slick looking film. The only knock would be that the entire film is merely visual, choreographed style. There isn't anything in the way of memorable dialogue or lines, just tight shots and blue light. To be honest, it's the type of movie you put on a big screen while hosting a party, mute the audio, turn off the lights (except the blue ones), and blast some Bauhaus or Berlin recordings from Bowie. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/23/25 Full Review Alejandro B Very atmospheric, and dark. A tale about the longing for prevalence and the will to survive at all costs. It could have been armed better, but it is a fine watch nonetheless. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/08/25 Full Review Aly L You really have to let it sit for a bit before you give a (final) verdict on it. It’s interesting that, like in many cases with cult films, this one was also ostracized upon the release, and while the audience grew to like it some critics still remain skeptical about it. And me, I tend to get defensive about such things :) I’d love to advocate for this story, for I think it does deserve recognition. Yes, it might have got carried out in a better, more seamless or coherent way. But it’s now the way it is. You can change nothing but your attitude towards it. And perhaps there is a certain level of charm in how it was executed and done. People say it is lacking in substance, plot and meaning, but I personally don’t see how. It’s quite a solid story and, in fact, an existential drama under the guise of noir and mystic erotic horror. Isn’t Miriam a new Snow Queen, cold and lonely in her snow castle? Isn’t John a disenchanted, tragic figure, a lover who is pushed and pulled back to his queen? Sarah? The final scenes seem to be her victory but is she so victorious in the end? Questions, questions. And only you, the viewer, will know the answer. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Anaïs V Great acting and beautiful cinematography. A real romantic goth story. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Anthony F Under-rated vampire flick with a killer cast and commendably stylized cinematography. I thoroughly enjoyed The Hunger's take on vampire lore mixed with perfunctory dashes of science/detective thriller and erotica, all set in a gilded early 80's NYC. The premise was seen through to the end in a very satisfying way. Beautiful score, acting, and visual mood throughout. Bonus points for the mini Bauhaus video and not overplaying the David Bowie character, who takes a definitive backseat to the female leads. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/22/25 Full Review J. D Amazing movie, but a bit long in the tooth at times. Also, it's not entertainment for the dimwitted. You are expected to finger many things out for yourself, and some things remain a mystery forever, unless you look up other people's interpretations or the intentions of the author. But that is the best kind of movie, the one that stays with you for a long time, feeding your imagination, nourishing your horizon. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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