Discussing Codependency and Lesbian Love Scenes in ‘The Hunger’

You’re French, lady!

After finishing off March with a look at the body horror aspects incorporated into Stephen Dunn’s Closet Monster, we kicked off April with a journey into the weird and wild world of Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Killing of a Sacred Deer. This week, we’re revisiting Tony Scott‘s iconic 1983 vampire film The Hunger.

The Hunger sees John (David Bowie), the lover of the gorgeous immortal vampire Miriam (Catherine Deneuve), begin to quickly deteriorate into a horrible living death, so Miriam seeks a new companion. She soon sets her sights on Sarah (Susan Sarandon), a young gerontologist, who quickly falls under Miriam’s spell. However, Sarah doesn’t warm up to the concept of vampirism very easily, leading to conflict with Miriam.

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Episode 225: The Hunger (1983)

Wipe that sherry off your tit and dust off those human husks in your attic because we’re discussing Tony Scott’s feature directorial debut: the 1983 lesbian vampire (and David Bowie!) movie The Hunger! Joining us for the conversation is Jess, one half of The Spinsters of Horror!

We aren’t saying the word “vampire” (something something Egypt and aliens?), but who could care when the movie is such a vibe? We’ll refute the claims of “style over substance,” while marveling over the central performances of Susan Sarandon and Catherine Deneuve.

Plus, David Bowie in old age makeup, making cigarettes look sexy, debating the male gaze and a lesson in serial monogamy and codependency.

Cross out The Hunger!

Coming up on Wednesday: We’re continuing our discussion of classic vampire films with a look at Bill Gunn’s 1973 film Ganja & Hess.

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