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1983 · 97 min · R

The Hunger

Directed by Tony Scott · Horror, Drama

The Hunger (1983) is a Horror film, directed by Tony Scott set in New York City and London during the 1980s. It runs 97 minutes and is rated R.

A vampire, with a melancholic and tense tone. Themes of mortality & aging and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Michel RubiniDenny Jaeger
Cinematography
Stephen Goldblatt
Cast
Catherine DeneuveDavid BowieSusan SarandonCliff DeYoungBeth EhlersDan HedayaRufus CollinsSuzanne Bertish

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityLondon
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Vampire
Themes
Mortality & AgingLove & Longing
Tone
MelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedTwo Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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