# Thirst (2009)

> A self-sacrificing priest resurrected as a vampire discovers that forbidden desire can be more intoxicating—and destructive—than faith.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13461

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
- Director: Park Chan-wook
- Cast: Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Hae-sook, Shin Ha-kyun, Park In-hwan, Song Young-chang, Oh Dal-su, Ériq Ebouaney
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762073/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: disturbing, visceral, erotic, late night horror viewing, arthouse horror marathon

## Synopsis

A priest's selfless act leads him down a dark path of temptation and horror.

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- [Byzantium (2013)](https://ember.film/movie/69399)

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