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Ben Lustig (story) &
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A woman dying of a terminal illness discovers that the only way to save herself may be death itself. full summary | add synopsis
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Cast

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Matt Keeslar ... Maxx

Clare Kramer ... Lisa

Jeremy Sisto ... Darius

Serena Scott Thomas ... Mariel
Neil Jackson ... Duke of Earl

Adam Baldwin ... Lenny
Ave Rose Rodil ... Sister #2
Alicia Morton ... Sara

Charlotte Ayanna ... Macey

Erik Palladino ... Jason

Michael Mantell ... Doctor

Dawn Weld ... Kiki

Ellie Cornell ... Nurse Linda

Blaine Pate ... Priest

Tom Lenk ... Kronos
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88 min
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Continuity: When Maxx accepts his new "life" and leaves on his motorcycle to meet Macey he has no helmet, then "he" has a helmet while on the road, and then when he arrives he has no helmet again. Obviously, their rider for the street shot wore a helmet to be legal. more
Quotes:
Duke: Now that just wasn't cricket!
Maxx: [sneering over-exagerated British accent] Now. THAT. Just. Wasn't. CRICKET!
[laughing snidely]
Maxx: I can't believe you pass yourself off as a Duke!
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An instant cult classic!, 8 May 2007
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Author: filmfreak17 from United States

I love all genres, but horror films have a special place in my darkened heart. I don't know why Starz didn't release this film in theaters, they should have. So many horror movies on the big screen haven't come close to the entertainment factor that THE THIRST provides.

Let me start by saying that anyone who rents or buys this movie expecting a deep thoughtful drama will surly be disappointed. You have to know what you're getting into and appreciate the film for what it is. THE THIRST is a 70's grind-house throwback with over-the-top gore and crazy characters that are much larger than life. Jeremy Sisto as Darius is the perfect example. The is not "Six Feet Under" nor should it be and his performance completely encapsulates the mood that this film is meant to express.

While many of the reviews I have read complain that the plot is thin, I amply disagree. This is a low budget horror movie people! The plot is great... a girl dying from cancer decides to save her life by becoming a vampire. Her boyfriend follows and they discover that "the cure is worse than the disease". Very simple, perfect for the genre. Too much more and we wouldn't be able to get to the fun stuff, which is what this movie is all about!

Clare Kramer is sexy from her first moment on screen. Her acting is superb.

Jeremy Sisto never disappoints and although I wasn't sure what he was doing with his accent, I found him to be funny and scary all at the same time.

My favorite performance was relative newcomer Neil Jackson. He plays the role of Duke and while I wish he had more screen time, his moments were some of the best!

For those of us who like to see body parts ripped off and blood spurting everywhere, this film doesn't disappoint! And the large amount of nudity was much appreciated and didn't feel too forced.

I laughed a lot during this film and even felt scared a few times (could have been more scares for my taste).

Overall, if you like the genre, I think you will like this movie! If you are one of those people who complain about too little character development in a movie that is 75% blood and guts, get over yourself and go rent "Sideways". But if you want a fun, blood-drenched good time, get THE THIRST!

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