30 Days of Horror Day 7 The Hunger (1983) Playing catch up
I'm not a fan of the highly romanticized vampire movies but this film makes up for that with the unique concepts and intriguing storyline. The story follows Mariam played by Catherine Denavue an ancient Egyptian vampire and her dying lover John played by David Bowie. Sadly unlike her, all her "loves" have an expiration date and she doesn't. So she sets her sights on a Dr. Roberts played by Susan Surandon, a doctor studying the disease of aging as a new companion.
The film is a beautiful , though what else would you expect from Tony Scott? The use of neon is lights is very reminiscent of Argento's Suspira. Adding more af a variety to the blue tone used through out the entire film. The film's version of vampires are very real. How they live, act and find companions. The only traditional lore kept in the film is the concept of blood drinking, immortality and in-human strength. John is seen walking in the daylight, no stakes are present or fangs. Though this gives a romantic view of vampires you do not in any way envy these creatures. Except for when you see the romantic scenes with Bowie (maybe that was just me). The make up affects in the film are also very well done. I was very impressed with the aging makeup used on David Bowie considering this is a film made in 1983. It moved naturally and I even thought at one point another actor was playing the role of John.
Catherine Deneuve plays Marium in a way that its really up to th viewer to decide if she is the villain or some poor cursed women that just needs a companion. Honestly I hated Marium for just going around and replacing her lover's as easily we replace Apple products after a year. I adored Bowie's character John and really felt for him even though his screen time was limited. He has some very heart breaking scenes and it was hard to see him go since truly loved Marium and she just tossed away in her attic with the others. Sarandon also plays a tragic character but I cannot really go into details without including spoilers.
This film is a must see. I have no idea why I passed it up for so long. The imagery is stunning and the character's have a lot of depth. Plus it has a great song by the Bauhaus in the beginning.
The film is a beautiful , though what else would you expect from Tony Scott? The use of neon is lights is very reminiscent of Argento's Suspira. Adding more af a variety to the blue tone used through out the entire film. The film's version of vampires are very real. How they live, act and find companions. The only traditional lore kept in the film is the concept of blood drinking, immortality and in-human strength. John is seen walking in the daylight, no stakes are present or fangs. Though this gives a romantic view of vampires you do not in any way envy these creatures. Except for when you see the romantic scenes with Bowie (maybe that was just me). The make up affects in the film are also very well done. I was very impressed with the aging makeup used on David Bowie considering this is a film made in 1983. It moved naturally and I even thought at one point another actor was playing the role of John.
Catherine Deneuve plays Marium in a way that its really up to th viewer to decide if she is the villain or some poor cursed women that just needs a companion. Honestly I hated Marium for just going around and replacing her lover's as easily we replace Apple products after a year. I adored Bowie's character John and really felt for him even though his screen time was limited. He has some very heart breaking scenes and it was hard to see him go since truly loved Marium and she just tossed away in her attic with the others. Sarandon also plays a tragic character but I cannot really go into details without including spoilers.
This film is a must see. I have no idea why I passed it up for so long. The imagery is stunning and the character's have a lot of depth. Plus it has a great song by the Bauhaus in the beginning.