
The Hunger
Nothing human loves forever.
Directed by Tony Scott
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, The Richard Shepherd Company
A darkly sensual meditation on immortality's curse, where eternal love becomes a trap of decay and betrayal.
Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.
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Is The Hunger sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Does The Hunger end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Hunger easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Hunger scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is The Hunger violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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