Hunger

Hunger is, if you ask me, a perfect example of the modern "post Horror" genre. It's not your usual "psycho killer" Slasher sub-genre, nor is it another one of these films with a wanting plot and lots of blood of gore to make up for it. Instead, Hunger proves to be an outstanding and impressive work of art.

Very much like "The Divide", hunger is like a psychological (and in this case biological) study of human nature, and its breaking points. The idea behind it is original enough (though I did notice some aspects that we've seen in the Saw series) and the way it's presented is truly astonishing. There are some gore parts, but such that fit in perfectly with the plot and are not the main feature, not by far.

Screenwriter L.D. Goffigan has truly created a marvelous story which excels in it being gruesome and terrible, yet always in the boundaries of humanity (which might actually be the scariest and most disturbing). Director Steven Hentges has taken this amazing screenplay, and turned it into a fantastic film! The cinematography, the flashes, the excellent use of sound effects, the contrasting classical music used throughout the film - all fit together to make a very worthy product. The acting was also superb in every aspect.

I do have some criticism, though... The film slightly failed in portraying the physical condition of the human body when it is starved. The actors did appear sickly and slightly demented, but looking at them did not give the complete impression of a person during the process of starving to death. I guess there was no way to make them appear skinny and smaller, and still with such an impressive production such a shortcoming really shows. Also, the physical movements some of the characters were able to do were simply illogical, considering they were supposed to be weaken by hunger.

And yet, all in all, Hunger is truly a work of art, and the IMDb rating of 5.1 doesn't do it justice, not by far. It's not a "fun" film to watch, but it unnerves and shocks the viewers just like this type of Horror should. Hunger will appeal to all fans of modern Horror, especially those of psychological Horror (though it does lack any real twists) and even those of "torture porn", though it really isn't.

I was going to rate it 8, hesitated, and came to a decision that it was worthy of 9 (if only to increase its dreadfully unfair rating here). I strongly and highly recommend it to any Horror fan out there!

What WOULD you do if you were stuck in a underground room with four other people for a month, with all the water you could drink but nothing to eat? Considering the irritation level of the individuals here, perhaps I wouldn't wait until starvation set in before killing them all. And I'm pretty sure you'd be driven even more insane than what is depicted here. But still, if you ever wanted an accurate representation of cannibalism, here it is in all its unflinching glory.

Reminding me of an old Keira Knightley flop called The Hole and about a million other films where innocent people are abducted and forced into obeying the whims of a sadistic 'mastermind', at least this one has a bit more depth than most. We find out about the history of this manipulative psycho, and the final denouement is ingenious to say the least. It's still VERY generic in tone, but it could have been much worse. Just eat before viewing... 5/10

"Hunger" is a Crime - Horror movie in which we watch a group of people trying to survive in a madman's prison. They have to figure out a way to survive or escape but until then are imprisoned in this dungeon.

I found this movie interesting since it presents how people can change in tough conditions and they will do anything to survive no matter the cost. As a social experiment was very interesting and the evolution of characters was very good and how they changed through time. The direction which was made by Steven Hentges was good and he established very well his characters and their differences, something that made clear the way they act. The interpretations of Lori Heuring who played as Jordan, Joe Egender who played as Luke and Julian Rojas who played as Alex were very good. Finally, I have to say that "Hunger" is an interesting movie but it's not for everyone since it contains many horror and bloody scenes.

The brave and very honest performances of the cast is what allows Hunger to rise above its low budget. It's harrowing rather than frightening, and largely predictable. It might have worked better if less of the drama had been predicated upon one member of the captives being unstable, of tiny morals and given to rage. We see the setup in so many horror flicks, a group of strangers awake to their captivity, and are preyed upon by a sadist to bring out the worst in their characters. Saw and Cube movies are just two of numerous comparisons, but the most notable. Saw and Cube at least gave entries a fighting chance. The setup in Hunger largely discounts that hope, which makes the unusual ending all the more satisfying. There's nothing essentially wrong with Hunger's production, or its pace or its vision. It's a good indie. You just have to decide if spending 90 minutes underground in a man-made hell is your cup of tea.

HUNGER: Definitely a film that requires rapt attention. Though the film starts out slow, the pace allows you to learn about each character. As the film progresses, one can't help to think about food deprivation and what limitations or lengths we'd go to to survive. Do you give in the animalistic behaviors that fear of starvation can bring about? Is one mentally strong to battle the mind and prevent a psychotic break? Does survival of the fittest mean becoming a monster? Hunger definitely makes you think and as the film progresses you find yourself cheering and engrossed with hope that someone survives the sadistic monster that initiated the mind bending slope if starvation and hell all-in-one. Rated 6 for storyline, buildup of film, focused location and good characters. A slow paced film with lapses at times; but worth watching.