The Hunger

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Hector I @Hector1184BC Oct 21, 2026 More than a vampire film, The Hunger is a melancholic story about the impossibility of love and the fear of death. Like Only Lovers Left Alive, it subverts vampire mythology to explore loneliness, decay and immortality. Visually stunning, with baroque interiors and gothic 1980s style, it is sometimes so pretentious and kitschy that it nearly parodies itself. David Bowie is terrific, and his final moments with Miriam are genuinely moving. Beneath the romantic imagery lies something bleaker. When Miriam repeats the same words of love to a new companion, eternal passion reveals itself as an empty ritual. I read this as a vampiric version of punk's "No Future": immortality offers no future, only repetition, decay and emptiness. Love does not defeat death; it slowly rots. The scientific subplot feels artificial, and the narrative has flaws, but the film remains fascinating for its imagery and nihilistic vision. See more Tom F @RT55173143 Jun 5, 2026 Nicely strange with a curious take on vampire lore, but mostly a mess. See more Farah R. @Farah Feb 21, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2025 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 Read all reviews

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