The Hunger

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Farah R. @Farah Feb 21 I nearly fell asleep five times while watching this movie. The story is utterly dull and nothing makes sense. Thank God Susan Sarandon was in it because she was the only one doing any acting. See more Robat H @Batbat Feb 14 Always loved how this movie gives you snippets of ancient times and the history of the characters without spelling it out. The pain of loss and ageing and disease and abandonment is played so beautifully by Bowie. Love the music, the lighting, the editing and the coolness of the film. A fresh take on the vampire myth and although very 80's which I am not complaining about it still feels really fresh today See more Ari V @RT59419633 Jan 23 A pretty unusual and well executed take on old themes. Solid staying power and timeless feel. See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. Nov 23 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. See more Alejandro B @Velero Sep 8 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. See more Aly L @RT93882986 Sep 5 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. See more Read all reviews

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