"The Hunger" (1997) TV series 1997-2000

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Creator:

Jeff Fazio

Seasons:

1 | 2 | unknown

Release Date:

19 July 1997 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror

Plot:

Terence Stamp hosts a half-hour show, introducing the evening's story, with a passing nod to the eponymous cult film...

Plot Keywords:

Erotica | Based On Film | Anthology

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination

Cast

David Bowie	...	Julian Priest (6 episodes, 1999-2000)
Terence Stamp	...	Host (5 episodes, 1997-1998)
Richard Jutras	...	Brent Barry / ... (4 episodes, 1997-2000)
Kim Feeney	...	Carla / ... (3 episodes, 1997-1999)
Don Jordan	...	Arnold / ... (3 episodes, 1997-2000)
Karen Elkin	...	Jenny Garson / ... (3 episodes, 1997-1999)
Gillian Ferrabee	...	Judith / ... (3 episodes, 1997-1999)
Philippe Ross	...	Jacko / ... (3 episodes, 1999-2000)

MPAA:

Rated R for sexual content, language and violence. (Wetwork compilation)

Runtime:

24 min | USA:30 min (including commercials) (44 episodes)

Country:

USA | Canada | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:MA | USA:R

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Company:

Movie Network, The (TMN)

Quotes:

Julian Priest: Some fears are too great to be ignored, too relentless to flee. Sometimes there's no option but to turn and face your fears and see what happens.

Movie Connections:

Spin off from The Hunger (1983)

A Master Class is Passion and Style.

"The Hunger" is a tour de force of passion and lust. Each tale, poetically introduced by Terrance Stamp in season one and David Bowie in season two, brings us into a world of unbridled, un-inhibited passion. The show preaches no self righteous moral, no great and uplifting message is hidden away and more often than not the ending is far from happy. "The Hunger" illustrates how lust is an essential part of our lives, that it need not be denied but is always dangerous.

Episodes range from the comedic ("Matter of Style"), to Gothic horror ("Necros") and to the perverse ("The Sloan Men"). Based on stores from such talents as horror maestro Graham Masterton ("Bridal Suite" etc…) and directed by a range of highly talented auteur. "The Hunger" is a master class in style from directorial legends and brothers Ridley and Tony Scott.