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  • Actors: Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff De Young, Beth Ehlers
  • Directors: Tony Scott
  • Writers: Ivan Davis, James Costigan, Michael Thomas, Whitley Strieber
  • Producers: Richard Shepherd
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 Oct 2004
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002XP01O
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,923 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Director Tony Scott's cult classic tells the story of Miriam (Catherine Denueve) and John (David Bowie), an elegant couple with a dark secret: they are vampires. Feeding on human blood, Miriam has lived for over 2000 years. Taking John as her lover, she gave him the gift of eternal life as well. Together, the beautiful Miriam and dapper John teach music by day and feed on innocent humans by night, disposing of their remains in the incinerator of their well-appointed townhouse. When John begins aging rapidly, he seeks the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon), a specialist in premature aging. Miriam is immediately drawn to Sarah, desiring her as her next immortal companion. Sarah, unable to deny her attraction to Miriam, ends up in her bed and is consequently forced to choose between her mortal life and eternal life. Deneuve is remarkable as the beautiful but anguished Miriam, and Bowie is astonishing as he ages hundreds of years in a matter of hours, all of the seconds that he has lived catching up with him at once. Watch for Ann Magnuson in her film debut, and Willem Dafoe in his first credited speaking role.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Finally an answer to the strange ending!!!, 5 May 2005
By Iceni Peasant (Norfolk, England) - See all my reviews
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I had The Hunger on VHS and was always a fan of this movie. Although slightly arty, it ticks all the right boxes for visuals, mysterious storyline, good characters and the right actors playing them.

The ending of the movie has always been slightly confusing(especially when you discover the book has a vastly different ending and offers no answers). Thankfully this DVD has an excellent commentary from director Tony Scott, and actress Susan Sarandon. The ending IS explained!!

The extras on the DVD, while not exceptional, are good. The commentary, as mentioned above is interesting and quite amusing in places, with lots of information on not just the scenes you are watching but on the process of film making, and some of the off screen problems and fun. The Stills gallery is quite nice too.

If you're a fan of the movie, or indeed any of the actors involved then you'll love this DVD. It loses one star as I hoped there might be a few more little extras on the DVD...but that's being REALLY picky!

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I watched the film last night..., 19 Feb 2003
By Bry (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Hunger [VHS] [1983] (VHS Tape)
To understate my impression, this is perhaps one of the most engrossing films i've seen in years. Every second was captivating, not only were the characters portrayed well by an excellent cast and script, but the sceens were beautyfull and the camera work unique.

The plot centers around a couple, they're immortal vampires living in New York in the early 1980's, they're very chic and their house is filled with an atmosphere like a mausoleum for the rich. This film captured the superficial edge of the decade with a glitering vision of fashion and style, all mixed in with the desire to never age. However, it isn't self indulgent with the topic, and it never favours any of the characters, instead it shows how lonely and detached they have become over the centurys. The plot moves slow, and some people have criticized it because of this, but if it were fast the whole atmosphere wouldn't work.

I won't spoil any of the plot, but you will be suprised by it and the twists it takes before the end...

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bowie, Blood and Susan Sarandon - who could want more?, 5 Dec 2000
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This review is from: The Hunger [VHS] [1983] (VHS Tape)
I love Bowie. I love Vampires.

Bowies acting is usually at it's best when he plays himself. And who could be better suited to playing a 400 year old 20th century Vampire than a pre 'Lets Dance' Bowie. Along with Catherine Deneuve and Susan Sarandon Bowie shines as the modern day blood sucker who's blood sucking days are coming to an end. A semi-plausible story line sees Bowies character struggling to sleep, an all too familiar sign that his immortality may not be as immortal as he thought.

The most outstanding scenes are those where Bowies character ages almost 80 years in a few hours - Bowie aged 90 is a very scary sight. For me, waiting in a doctors surgery has never been the same again.

Deneuve and Sarandon are excellent together, with a love scene that makes the blood boil (and spill). A beautiful soundtrack of Ravel piano music accompanies many scenes.

Music by Bauhaus and Ravel - who could ever ask for more.

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2.0 out of 5 stars The Hunger - sound quality
I really ejoyed the style and looks of this movie, but the sound quality is so frustrating! Most of the time I had the volume up at max - and yes I have pretty sharp hearing -... Read more
Published 4 days ago by J. Morrison

4.0 out of 5 stars Stylish above all
Definitely a film with more emphasis on how it looks than character development or storyline. Nonetheless I think Parker pulls it off. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
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Published 12 months ago by Tonkfan

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay
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Published on 25 Jul 2006 by Neil Butler

2.0 out of 5 stars The Hunger
THE HUNGER - a rather naïve and pedestrian film; the plot has been taken from a book and the director, Mr. Scott, follows it steadily. There are, of course. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2005 by N. Wilson

5.0 out of 5 stars Ethereal and visually captivating
The basis of this film is to wow its viewers with its stylish, chique and beautiful visuals and its emotive soundtrack to the point where the plot acutally doesnt seem to make any... Read more
Published on 21 Jul 2003 by rdebourgh

4.0 out of 5 stars The Hunger
The portrayal of an eternal couple, the film is innovative and beautifully shot with a chic elegance throughout. Read more
Published on 17 Jul 2003 by rbchattelle

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite movies
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish, sexy and chilling - a must see!
An all time favourite of mine. Superbly acted and photographed - a sophisticated and semi-plausible story with some fabulous eroticism between Katherine De Neuve and Susan... Read more
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