Thirst (2009) movie poster

Thirst (2009)

박쥐
"Lusting after sinful pleasures."
ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 77% (RT: 81%, MC: 73) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h 14m
Country
South Korea
Language
Korean
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (1,057 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Metacritic
73
Cast
Song Kang-ho as Priest Sang-hyeon
Kim Ok-bin as Tae-ju
Kim Hae-sook as Lady Ra
Shin Ha-kyun as Kang-woo
Park In-hwan as Priest Noh
Song Young-chang as Seung-dae
Oh Dal-su as Yeong-doo
Ériq Ebouaney as Immanuel
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,057 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 77%.
Overview
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Park Chan-wook cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Thirst was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Thirst is a 2009 drama, horror, thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life.

Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend. The film has been rated by 1,057 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Thirst delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Thirst (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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"Thirst" is one of the most disturbing modern Vampire films. From Park Chan-wook, Director of Oldboy.
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