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What do you hunger for?
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
When a young drifter (Giovanni Ribisi) arrives at a disused prison seeking help having been shot earlier that day, he sees that it is owned by a famously disturbed artist, Julian Priest (David Bowie), who has one final masterpiece on his mind.
Directed by Tony ScottWritten by Bruce M. SmithGuest stars Christian Tessier, Giovanni Ribisi, Liisa Repo-Martell, Richard Jutras
Episode 2
A young woman seeking a female partner meets Roxanna, an erotic dancer, at a nightclub and they begin an affair. This leads to new experiences of pleasure and pain as well as flirting with death. But when will the flirtation turn serious
Directed by Luke ScottWritten by Christa Faust, Bruce M. SmithGuest stars Sarain Boylan, Kate Vernon
Episode 3
Based on The Sixth Sentinel by Poppy Z Brite, this is the story of a lap dancer wishes for nothing more than to forget her troubled past but the ghost of a killer haunts her and, oddly, wishes to protect her. What, however, will he want in return.
Directed by Chris HartwillWritten by Gerald Wexler, Poppy Z. BriteGuest stars Eric Roberts, Alice Poon, Maurizio Terrazzano, Danny Gilmore
Episode 4
In this homage to Repulsion, Jane (Jennifer Beals) thinks that she's having trouble with a Peeping Tom and that the police could help but when she sees a pair of eyes staring at her through the letterbox and begins having nightmares, her mental health crumbles.
Directed by Jean BeaucheminWritten by Jeff Fazio, Liz HollidayGuest stars Jennifer Beals, Jane Wheeler, Ben Bass, Frank Schorpion
Episode 5
The loyal servant of an elderly princess reveals to his mistress that he is dying and may only have a number of days left so she makes one final request - that he find his own replacement amongst the drifters in the city.
Directed by Russell MulcahyWritten by Gerald Wexler, Tanith LeeGuest stars David Warner, Philippe Ross, Jacob Tierney, Marina Orsini
Episode 6
When an illegal immigrant is threatened with deportation and is offered a marriage of convenience by his partner's lesbian friend, he accepts. Soon, though, he finds that her personality changes week-by-week, from housewife to dominatrix...to killer?
Directed by PodzWritten by Terry Curtis Fox, Kim NewmanGuest stars Brooke Smith, Arthur Holden, Lisa Bronwyn Moore, David La Haye
Episode 7
An ambitious marketing executive is finding that his work is suffering and that his manager is stifling his ideas until, that is, he meets an attractive woman who offers to change his life for the better and all with one little seed.
Directed by Érik CanuelWritten by David J. Schow, Mark W. NelsonGuest stars Glenn Plummer, Gillian Ferrabee, Serge Houde, Giannina Facio, Renee Madeline Le Guerrier
Episode 8
Merriam is a witch whose heart was recently broken and she uses her magic for vengeance. Laurissa, though, is also a witch and sets about learning white magic with which to protect Merriam's ex-lover, leading to a battle for his life between the two witches.
Directed by Alain DesrochersWritten by Gemma Files, Gemma FilesGuest stars Lisa Ann Hadley, Daniela Olivieri, Sheena Larkin
Episode 9
Mano is a young man who has a unique gift - he can look into people's eyes and see their darkest secrets. For years, he has avoided eye contact with people but, for even longer, he has avoided mirrors...but what should happen if he looked into one.
Directed by PodzWritten by David Fletcher, Peter M. LenkovGuest stars Karen Elkin, Brad Dourif, Daniel Pilon
Episode 10
A young man joins a riveting team constructing a new bridge but when he becomes obsessed with the wife of the team's leader. But in a job that requires the trust of those around him when working at great heights, will anyone be there to catch him should he fall
Directed by Adrian MoatWritten by Gerald Wexler, Thomas RaddallGuest stars Richard Robitaille, Victoria Sanchez, Sylvain Beauchamps
Episode 11
When a young man inherits an ornate mirror following the death of his Satanist father, he finds that it reveals his father's attempted use of black arts. As the dead man's son continues his father's work, he puts the lives of those around him in danger, particularly when he forges a link to Hell through the power of the mirror.
Directed by Jeff FazioWritten by David J. Schow, Jeffrey CohenGuest stars Max Martini, Polly Shannon, David Schaap
Episode 12
A doctor becomes determined to find out what is happening to the women in his town, after they appear to be turning against the men and becoming obsessed with something unknown.
Directed by Bruce M. SmithWritten by Bruce M. SmithGuest stars Scott Faulconbridge, Howard Rosenstein, Stellina Rusich, Andreas Apergis
Episode 13
The stunning red dress from Season One - I'm Dangerous Tonight - is back for this episode, in which Henry buys his wife, Sarah, the dress only for her to prove irresistible to others, including Henry's father.
Directed by Alain DesrochersWritten by Terry Curtis Fox, Cornell WoolrichGuest stars Martin Sims, Sabrina Boudot, Lawrence Dane
Episode 14
An apartment block is the focus of a series of murders mostly of gay men and this attracts the attentions of a man (Anthony Michael Hall) who claims to be a student of all things evil. But when he visits the landlord of the building, are acts of evil really on his mind.
Directed by Russell MulcahyWritten by Bruce M. Smith, Gemma FilesGuest stars Anthony Michael Hall, Daniel Brochu
Episode 15
When an elderly woman, who traveled widely in her youth, dies, she leaves her possessions to her young niece, which includes a bottle of smoke that promises the ultimate in sexual fulfillment. But such pleasure comes at a price.
Directed by Jean BeaudinWritten by Gemma FilesGuest stars Cathy Moriarty, Soo Garay, Karina Aktouf
Episode 16
A modern day cupid arranges for two people to come together and believes them to be the perfect match. Four years later, though, he revisits them to see how they fared and finds their relationship is troubled. Was his mistake just that...or is his poor matchmaking deliberate?
Directed by Darrell WasykWritten by Gerald Wexler, David J. SchowGuest stars Claudia Besso, Bruce Dinsmore, Aldo Tirelli, Noel Burton, Richard Jutras
Episode 17
Luann is a kind and generous woman who volunteers to help the homeless find food and shelter but when she meets Nick, who lives on the street, he warns her that there are street people who are aliens in disguise, intent on killing humans.
Directed by Russell MulcahyWritten by Gerald WexlerGuest stars James Marshall, Kim Huffman
Episode 18
In a story that will be familiar to many Internet users, a couple's life together deteriorates when he finds an adult website that offers bizarre sexual fantasies.
Directed by Jason HrenoWritten by Terry Curtis Fox, Lenny KleinfeldGuest stars William McNamara, April Telek, Marie-Josée Colburn, Marcel Jeannin, Andrew Simms, Noel Burton, Elizabeth Robertson
Episode 19
When a novelist reads a suicide note from a former lover, she begins an affair with a mysterious man, but their romance is not all it seems and the boundaries between reality and fiction appear to fall away.
Directed by Alain DesrochersWritten by Ramsey Campbell, Mark W. NelsonGuest stars William Katt, Rachel Hayward, Kelly Ricard, Michel Monty, Laura Mitchell, Jonathan Rondeau, Lisa Anita Wegner
Episode 20
The myth of the Doppelganger has lasted for centuries and receives a modern updating here as two identical women meet but realise the differences between them are in their personalities - one is normal whilst the other is plagued by nightmares. Their meeting, however, results in a battle for their souls.
Written by Bruce M. Smith, Karl Edward WagnerGuest stars Lori Petty, Daniela Akerblom, Larry Day, Philippe Ross, Pierre Bernard, Andrew Greene, Rachelle Lefevre
Episode 21
An architect meets a beautiful woman who encourages him to take risks with his designs and the building that he creates becomes the most successful of his career. But how far will this woman go to ensure the design stays unique.
Guest stars A Martinez, Maria Bertrand, Jasson Finney, Ted Whittall, George Spiridakis, Swede Swensson, Tedd Dillon, Heather Young
Episode 22
Carpet cleaning may not have been the most terrifying of events before now but when middle-aged Max celebrates after having his wife leave town on business, she books Redemptive Cleaners to come in her absence, who have an most unique method of dealing with errant husbands.
Guest stars Fisher Stevens, Valérie Valois, Claudia Ferri, Anne Lishman, Terry Simpson, Jeannie Walker, Violaine Estérez
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Terence StampThe Host
David BowieThe Host
Timothy SpallSalesman
Sofia ShinasClaire
Robert ItoUncle Lee
Christian TessierCop #3
Daniel CraigJerry / Handyman
Nick MancusoGeorge Rain
ShowtimeUnited States
Scott Free ProductionsUnited Kingdom
