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1983 Certificate 18
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Director Tony Scott's cult classic tells the story of Miriam (Catherine Denueve) and John (David Bowie), an elegant couple with a dark secret: they are vampires. Feeding on human blood, Miriam has lived for over 2000 years. Taking John as her lover, she gave him the gift of eternal life as well. Together, the beautiful Miriam .. Read more

Starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff De Young
Director Tony Scott
Genres Gay/Lesbian, Horror

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Director Tony Scott's cult classic tells the story of Miriam (Catherine Denueve) and John (David Bowie), an elegant couple with a dark secret: they are vampires. Feeding on human blood, Miriam has lived for over 2000 years. Taking John as her lover, she gave him the gift of eternal life as well. Together, the beautiful Miriam and dapper John teach music by day and feed on innocent humans by night, disposing of their remains in the incinerator of their well-appointed townhouse. When John begins aging rapidly, he seeks the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon), a specialist in premature aging. Miriam is immediately drawn to Sarah, desiring her as her next immortal companion. Sarah, unable to deny her attraction to Miriam, ends up in her bed and is consequently forced to choose between her mortal life and eternal life. Deneuve is remarkable as the beautiful but anguished Miriam, and Bowie is astonishing as he ages hundreds of years in a matter of hours, all of the seconds that he has lived catching up with him at once. Watch for Ann Magnuson in her film debut, and Willem Dafoe in his first credited speaking role.

Starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, Susan Sarandon, Cliff De Young
Director Tony Scott
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 32 mins
Certificate Certificate 18
Genres Gay/Lesbian, Horror
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 18 Oct 2004
Production year: 1983
Format DVD

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    Scientist Susan Sarandon replaces ageing David Bowie in vampire Catherine Deneuve's affections in director Tony Scott's visually sumptuous adaptation of Whitley Strieber's enigmatic bestseller. Set against a generally effective backdrop of immortal decadence, embodying several centuries of glossy fashion and culture, this MTV-influenced undead tale emphasises razzle-dazzle style over story content, despite an understated mix of sly humour, sexual mystery and clever make-up illusion. A spin-off anthology sequel and TV series has been produced with brothers Tony and Ridley Scott in command.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • Deneuve is the ageless, possibly final survivor of an ancient immortal race dependent on humans for both sustenance and... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Brilliant

    Classic Vampire movie that led to a load of crap immitators after.

    Very amusing, great script and a plot you can follow. Soundtrack is superb (Bauhaus intro).

    Well worth renting.

      • Copella from London, England
      • Posted 14 Feb 2005 12:12

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    One of the best

    I watched this film long time ago and I rented it because I wanted to see if my memories of such a good film were still applicable. Definitively I was surprised again. The film is still beautiful and interesting. The theme of immortality is developed greatly. I think that any other actor could worked for the character as David Bowie. Catherine Deneuve is just perfect in her character as well. I wouldn't neither worry nor regret about watching it once more.

      • A customer from Edinburgh
      • Posted 08 May 2008 18:46

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      • Director Tony Scott's cult classic tells the story of Miriam (Catherine Denueve) and John (David Bowie), an elegant couple with a dark secret: they are vampires. Feeding on human blood, Miriam has ...