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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Nudity, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Profanity Movie Release: 1983 DVD Release: 10/05/2004 Format: DVD - Letterbox for TV - Closed Captioned Edition: Dual Layered Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 36 mins Studio: Warner Home Video Members Wishing: 38 Genres: Horror, Erotic Drama

The exquisitely beautiful Catherine Deneuve plays Miriam, a centuries-old vampire capable of bestowing the gift of immortality on her lovers -- namely her current partner John (David Bowie). To sustain their sanguinary requirements, the pair cruises New York nightclubs in search of victims (as illustrated in a stunning opening sequence to the accompaniment of "Bela Lugosi's Dead" performed by seminal Goth band Bauhaus). When John awakens one morning to discover telltale signs of aging, it is revealed that his own sustained youth is not permanent, and his physical decrepitude begins to increase at an incredible rate. In a panic, John visits the clinic of scientist Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon), who has recently published a book on reversing the aging process, but she initially dismisses him as a crank, leaving him to sit in the lobby for several hours... during which his body ages several decades. After learning of his condition, Sarah traces John to his uptown flat. John is nowhere to be found, having been consigned by Miriam to a box in the attic with her legions of undead loves, leaving Miriam to deal with Sarah -- which she does quite effectively, seducing her into a steamy lesbian tryst. Their passion is consummated by a mingling of Miriam's blood with Sarah's, which later manifests itself as a psychic link between the two women and leaves Sarah with a rapidly-increasing appetite for blood. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide

Catherine Deneuve - Miriam
David Bowie - John
Susan Sarandon - Sarah Roberts
Cliff De Young - Tom Haver
Beth Ehlers - Alice Cavender

Tony Scott's stylish vampire film The Hunger, featuring Susan Sarandon, Catherine Deneuve, and David Bowie, comes to DVD for the first time with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of the movie. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by Scott and Sarandon, the original theatrical trailer, and a still photo gallery. This is a fine release from Warner Bros. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide