For visual imagery alone, the hunger is one of the most striking films . Its surreal and intoxicating,the ultimate vampire flick. Miriam (Catherine Deneuve) is an ancient Egyptian vampire and John Blaylock is her immortal lover, until he starts to decay at a unstoppable rate. He seeks the help of the talented doctor Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon). As She looks into Johns case, it leads her closer to the dangerous Miriam,who see sarah as a replacement for her withering lover. seriously beautiful stuff .