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The novel is unusual in that it deals with the practical considerations of vampirism, such as the difficulty in obtaining victims and concealing frequent murders. ''The Hunger'' also suggests a science-fiction explanation for vampirism, stating that vampires are a distinct species that happens to bear a physical resemblance to humans. They are not truly immortal, but do not age after reaching physical maturity and are extremely strong and difficult to kill. Miriam discovers that some vampire traits, such as prolonged youth, can be transmitted to humans by performing a blood transfusion. |
The novel is unusual in that it deals with the practical considerations of vampirism, such as the difficulty in obtaining victims and concealing frequent murders. ''The Hunger'' also suggests a science-fiction explanation for vampirism, stating that vampires are a distinct species that happens to bear a physical resemblance to humans. They are not truly immortal, but do not age after reaching physical maturity and are extremely strong and difficult to kill. Miriam discovers that some vampire traits, such as prolonged youth, can be transmitted to humans by performing a blood transfusion. |
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A film adaptation of [[The Hunger|''The Hunger'']], directed by [[Tony Scott]] and starring [[Susan Sarandon]], [[Catherine Deneuve]], and [[David Bowie]], was released in 1983. |
A film adaptation of [[The Hunger|''The Hunger'']], directed by [[Tony Scott]] and starring [[Susan Sarandon]], [[Catherine Deneuve]], and [[David Bowie]], was released in 1983. The film version was poorly received by critics, but maintains something of a cult following today. |
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Strieber published two sequels to the novel: ''[[The Last Vampire (Strieber novel)|The Last Vampire]]'' in 2001, and ''[[Lilith's Dream: A Tale of the Vampire Life]]'' in 2003. |
Strieber published two sequels to the novel: ''[[The Last Vampire (Strieber novel)|The Last Vampire]]'' in 2001, and ''[[Lilith's Dream: A Tale of the Vampire Life]]'' in 2003. |
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The Hunger (1981) is a novel by Whitley Strieber. The plot involves a beautiful vampire named Miriam Blaylock who takes human lovers and transforms them into vampire/human hybrids.
The novel is unusual in that it deals with the practical considerations of vampirism, such as the difficulty in obtaining victims and concealing frequent murders. The Hunger also suggests a science-fiction explanation for vampirism, stating that vampires are a distinct species that happens to bear a physical resemblance to humans. They are not truly immortal, but do not age after reaching physical maturity and are extremely strong and difficult to kill. Miriam discovers that some vampire traits, such as prolonged youth, can be transmitted to humans by performing a blood transfusion.
A film adaptation of The Hunger, directed by Tony Scott and starring Susan Sarandon, Catherine Deneuve, and David Bowie, was released in 1983. The film version was poorly received by critics, but maintains something of a cult following today.
Strieber published two sequels to the novel: The Last Vampire in 2001, and Lilith's Dream: A Tale of the Vampire Life in 2003.
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