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Series · 1997 – 2000 · Drama

The Hunger

What do you hunger for?

★6.2 1997 – 2000 2 Seasons Jeff Fazio TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 44 episodes

The Swords

Episode 01

The Swords

Jul 20, 1997 · 28 min

A man gets into a relationship with a woman who can survive being peirced by swords.

Menage a Trois

Episode 02

Menage a Trois

Jul 20, 1997 · 27 min

A wheelchair bound woman uses her nurse in a plan to seduce a young workman.

Necros

Episode 03

Necros

Jul 20, 1997 · 28 min

A man named Philip Casnoff falls for a beautiful woman. Her old companion, however, may be a vampire.

The Secret Shih-Tan

Episode 04

The Secret Shih-Tan

Jul 27, 1997 · 28 min

A gourmet chef is paid an enormous amount of money to prepare a meal from a secret book called Shi-Than.

Bridal Suite

Episode 05

Bridal Suite

Aug 3, 1997 · 26 min

A couple on their honeymoon discover a horrible truth about a bed that is said to have been cursed for all adulterous lovers

Room 17

Episode 06

Room 17

Aug 10, 1997 · 26 min

A man rents a room in order to watch a special set of erotic movies.

Anaïs

Episode 07

Anaïs

Aug 17, 1997 · 27 min

An architect spends his time fantasizing about a made-up woman he calls "Anais" but the imaginary woman begins to have real desires.

No Radio

Episode 08

No Radio

Aug 24, 1997 · 27 min

A kidnapper gets more than he expected when he abducts his married lover.

But At My Back I Always Hear

Episode 09

But At My Back I Always Hear

Aug 31, 1997 · 27 min

A professor is stalked by a young female student.

Red Light

Episode 10

Red Light

Sep 14, 1997 · 27 min

A supermodel lives in fear over flashes from the lights of cameras,believing that they will steal her soul.

I'm Dangerous Tonight

Episode 11

I'm Dangerous Tonight

Sep 21, 1997 · 27 min

A red dress by a famous fashion designer causes strange behavior in the people who wear it.

The Sloan Men

Episode 12

The Sloan Men

Sep 28, 1997 · 26 min

Through a shocking revelation by her future mother-in-law, a young woman comes to realize her fiance and his father aren't exactly human.

A Matter of Style

Episode 13

A Matter of Style

Oct 26, 1997 · 26 min

A young inept burglar is bitten by a beautiful vampiress, who tries to teach him how to be a vampire.

Hidebound

Episode 14

Hidebound

Jan 23, 1998 · 26 min

A young female security guard is attacked by a murderous spirit visible only to her.

Fly by Night

Episode 15

Fly by Night

Jan 31, 1998 · 26 min

A mental patient haunted by horrible wartime flashbacks gets shut up with a vampire.

A River of Night's Dreaming

Episode 16

A River of Night's Dreaming

Feb 6, 1998 · 26 min

A female convict escapes from a prison transport and hides at the home of an elderly woman.

The Lighthouse

Episode 17

The Lighthouse

Feb 20, 1998 · 26 min

A lighthouse-keeper, trapped at his post during a hurricane, begins to question his sanity.

The Face of Helene Bournouw

Episode 18

The Face of Helene Bournouw

Feb 27, 1998 · 26 min

A reporter investigates a woman whose beauty literally drives men mad.

Plain Brown Envelope

Episode 19

Plain Brown Envelope

Mar 6, 1998 · 27 min

On a cold and snowy night, a young hitchhiker stows away in the back of a large truck that turns out to be the warehouse of a sex fantasy salesman.

The Other Woman

Episode 20

The Other Woman

Mar 13, 1998 · 26 min

The mistress of a married man has visions of being murdered by his wife.

Clarimonde

Episode 21

Clarimonde

Mar 20, 1998 · 26 min

A strange beautiful woman seems to get a thrill from seducing men about to become priests.

Footsteps

Episode 22

Footsteps

Mar 27, 1998 · 26 min

A lovely vampiress who seduces and drains a different man every night meets a man who claims to be a vegetarian.

About the series

The Hunger poster
Audience score
★ 6.2 /10

based on 48 votes

Synopsis

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.

DramaMysterySci-Fi & FantasyCrime

Cast

1 principal cast

David Bowie

David Bowie

The Host

Where to watch The Hunger

The Hunger is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Jeff Fazio has 2 seasons and 44 total episodes, rated 6.2/10 by 48 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Hunger have?

The Hunger has 2 seasons with 44 episodes in total.

Is The Hunger still on the air?

The Hunger has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Hunger?

The Hunger airs on Showtime.

When did The Hunger first air?

The Hunger first aired on July 20, 1997.

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