The Hunger: The Complete First Season [Blu-ray] [2 Discs]

Overview

An erotic horror anthology from British directors (and brothers) Tony and Ridley Scott. Based on contemporary short stories, the series featured guest shots by Balthazar Getty, Sally Kirkland, Margot Kidder, Chad Lowe, Giovanni Ribisi and Eric Roberts.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/28/2017
UPC:	0191091400470
Original Release:	2017
Rating:	R
Source:	Filmrise
Language:	English
Time:	9:54:00
Sales rank:	28,918

Editorial Reviews

This lackluster horror anthology series comes from two of Hollywood's heaviest-hitting directors, the Scott brothers—Ridley (Gladiator, Alien) and Tony (Top Gun, Man on Fire)—and is hosted by veteran actor Terence Stamp. Resembling an erotic Tales from the Dark Side, The Hunger is all about style, so much so that the fast, frenetic cuts and gothic atmosphere often overpower its substance, which is limited at best. The stories are generally flimsy and predictable despite writing credits that include horror greats F. Paul Wilson, Harlan Ellison, and Graham Masterson. There are a few gems among these noirish sexploitation parables, e.g., "Room 17," in which traveling salesman Curtis Armstrong beds a porn star who emerges from the adult channel on his motel room TV. This series may appeal to those who crave a bit of erotica with their horror, but even there it falls short. The show is loaded with sex but little genuine sexiness. A marginal purchase for erotica collections.—Jeanne Bogino, New Lebanon Lib., NY

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