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Apr 29, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 29 1983 – The Hunger Premiered in Theaters.

On this day April 29 1983, the stylish horror film The Hunger premiered in theaters. Directed by Tony Scott, the movie starred David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, and Catherine Deneuve in a dark and haunting story about vampires living among the elite of New York City.

The Hunger stood out for its atmospheric visuals, surreal editing, and dreamlike storytelling that mixed horror with art house style. While it was not a big box office success at the time earning 10.2 million dollars it later became...

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