Review of The Hunger (1983) by Jason P — 24 Aug 2007

Sexy. Badly made. And unforgettably trashy Deneuve. Unapologetically entertaining.

This review of The Hunger (1983) was written by Jason P on 24 Aug 2007.

The Hunger has generally received positive reviews.

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