Hunk

Hunk

He made a devil of a deal... Now there's hell to pay!

Directed by Lawrence Bassoff

Produced by Crown International Pictures, Marimark Productions

1987102 min5.8 / 10

A lighthearted 1980s fantasy-comedy about a nerdy teen who trades his soul for physical transformation, balancing supernatural Faustian themes with beach-party escapism and romantic comedy beats.

A "devilish" tale about an ordinary guy who is visited by a beautiful apparition promising him popularity and drop-dead good looks in exchange for his soul. Transformed overnight into a "hunk," he soon discovers there may be hell to pay for his new lifestyle!

Questions people ask

  • Is Hunk sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Hunk violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Hunk easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Hunk scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does Hunk end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

35/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity91

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise19

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Hunk

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hunk

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hunk, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hunk, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hunk, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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