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Synopsis

Sang-hyun is a priest who cherishes life; so much so, that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives – but now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further strained when a childhood friend’s wife, Tae-ju, comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life. Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.

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Trailer

Film Information

• Genre: Drama, Horror
• Director: Park Chan-wook
• Written By: Park Chan-wook
• Starring: Song Kang-ho, Shin Ha-kyun, and Kim Ok-bi
• Running Time: 133 minutes, approx.
• MPAA Rating: R for graphic bloody violence, disturbing images, strong sexual content, nudity and language
• Language: Korean
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Reviews

"A brilliant and gruesome work of cinematic invention as well as a passionate and painful human love story."

   - Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com

"A gaudy, daring, operatic, and bloody funny provocation of a melodrama from Park Chan-wook."

   - Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

"Blending plot elements of "Double Indemnity" and "Natural Born Killers" with the ripe sensuality of Francis Coppola's take on "Dracula," the film should make audiences sit up in startled pleasure, as if they'd just received the most luscious neck-bite."

   - Richard Corliss, Time

"Be warned: Thirst is one of those pictures that tacks on another chapter just when you think it’s wrapping up."

   - Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

"Are you hungering for that rare vampire movie with serious intellectual heft, ravishing undead, biting passion and a healthy splash of irony as well as iron in all that spilled red blood? Wait no longer, Korean auteur Park Chan-wook's Thirst should satisfy."

   - Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times

Showtimes

• Friday, October 23rd
  9:00 pm
• Saturday, October 24th
  9:00 pm
• Sunday, October 25th
  4:15 pm
• Monday, October 26th
  9:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 27th
  6:15 pm
• Thursday, October 29th
  9:00 pm