THE VAULT

The Hunger (1983) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

Nothing human loves forever.

The Premise

Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Vampire, Erotic Horror, The Hunger taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of new york city, based on novel or book, immortality continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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