The Hunger is the debut film for director Tony Scott. This film is nothing like the slick action movies the director is known for and is a unique entry to the vampire genre. The Hunger starts off with Bauhaus performing "Bela Legosi is dead". The Hunger is an arty, erotic psychological horror film that is very sensual with strong visuals. Catherine Deneuve is the lead and is absolutely irresistable and commanding beauty. Susan Sarandon and David Bowie are the supporting players and her lovers. The tone of the film is dark and dissonant and is very stylish and operatic. There is lots of sexual content with both hetro and lesbian sex. The film is an interesting look at immortality and love gone wrong and is presented in a very strong and classy fashion. The Hunger is a great Gothic horror film that is really unique and done very well.
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