# The Hunger (1983)

> A decadent urban vampire romance turns eternal life into an erotic struggle against aging, dependence, and desire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6615

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Horror, Drama
- Director: Tony Scott
- Cast: Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff DeYoung, Beth Ehlers, Dan Hedaya, Rufus Collins, Suzanne Bertish
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085701/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: decadent, sensual, melancholic, late night viewing, gothic movie night

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- [Cat People (1982)](https://ember.film/movie/3469)
- [Vampire's Kiss (1989)](https://ember.film/movie/3736)
- [The Vampire Lovers (1970)](https://ember.film/movie/20040)
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- [Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)](https://ember.film/movie/94421)
- [The Addiction (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/21792)
- [Queen of the Damned (2002)](https://ember.film/movie/6874)

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