The Hunger (1997)
The Hunger is a 1997 drama series created by Jeff Fazio. It stars Terence Stamp, David Bowie and Karen Elkin.
The Hunger is a British/Canadian television horror anthology series, co-produced by Scott Free Productions, Telescene Film Group Productions and the Canadian pay-TV channel The Movie Network. Though it shares a title with the feature film The Hunger the series has no direct plot or character connection to the film, and was created by Jeff Fazio.
Originally shown on the Sci Fi Channel in the UK, The Movie Network in Canada and Showtime in the US, the series was broadcast from 1997 to 2000, and is internally organized into two seasons. Each episode was based around an independent story introduced by the host; Terence Stamp hosted each episode for the first season, and was replaced in the second season by David Bowie. Stories tended to focus on themes of self-destructive desire and obsession, with a strong component of soft-core erotica; popular tropes for the stories included cannibalism, vampires, sex, and poison.
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What is The Hunger about?
The Hunger is a British/Canadian television horror anthology series, co-produced by Scott Free Productions, Telescene Film Group Productions and the Canadian pay-TV channel The Movie Network. Though it shares a title with the feature film The Hunger the series has no direct plot or character connection to the film, and was created by Jeff Fazio. Originally shown on the Sci Fi Channel in the UK, The Movie Network in Canada and Showtime in the US, the series was broadcast from 1997 to 2000, and is internally organized into two seasons. Each episode was based around an independent story introduced by the host; Terence Stamp hosted each episode for the first season, and was replaced in the second season by David Bowie. Stories tended to focus on themes of self-destructive desire and obsession, with a strong component of soft-core erotica; popular tropes for the stories included cannibalism, vampires, sex, and poison.
When was The Hunger released?
The Hunger was released on 20 July 1997.
How many episodes does The Hunger have?
The Hunger has 44 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made The Hunger?
The Hunger was created by Jeff Fazio.
Where can I watch The Hunger?
The Hunger is available on Tubi TV, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Hunger
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
Cast
- Terence Stamp as The Host
- David Bowie as The Host
- Karen Elkin as Jenny Garson
- Arthur Holden as Robertson
- David La Haye as Romuald
- Brooke Smith as Lee Cooper
- Kim Feeney as Sonia Kopek
- Lisa Bronwyn Moore as Beth Stone
- Vlasta Vrana as Boatman
- Daniel Brochu as Kyle
- Richard Jutras as Brent Barry
- Philippe Ross as Man on Street
