The Hunger (1983) ****
Despite a studio mandated ending, The Hunger (1983) is an excellent horror/drama that begs the question—why did Tony Scott never make any more art films (particularly when this was his feature film debut)?? It's somber, it's romantic, it's tragic, it's gothic and, at times, it's incredibly 80s (very much embracing The New Romantic movement).
Scott's brother Ridley was clearly a big influence because The Hunger is a lot like a vampire version of Blade Runner (1982)—the mood, the pace, the cinematography (neon-lit studio apartments, long and winding staircases, and lots of slow motion shots of doves).
Along with his understated performance, David Bowie's Dorian Gray-like aging f/x (courtesy of makeup wizard Dick Smith) are a marvel to behold—particularly sad and striking to watch now that Bowie's no longer with us (nor Smith, nor Tony Scott).
If you're looking for a slow burner filled with devastatingly attractive stars and hyper-stylized set pieces, punctuated with moments of intense sexuality and violence, The Hunger will satisfy yours.
Scott's brother Ridley was clearly a big influence because The Hunger is a lot like a vampire version of Blade Runner (1982)—the mood, the pace, the cinematography (neon-lit studio apartments, long and winding staircases, and lots of slow motion shots of doves).
Along with his understated performance, David Bowie's Dorian Gray-like aging f/x (courtesy of makeup wizard Dick Smith) are a marvel to behold—particularly sad and striking to watch now that Bowie's no longer with us (nor Smith, nor Tony Scott).
If you're looking for a slow burner filled with devastatingly attractive stars and hyper-stylized set pieces, punctuated with moments of intense sexuality and violence, The Hunger will satisfy yours.
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