2009 · 2h 14m · US R · Drama / Horror / Thriller
Thirst
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.
Starring Song Kang-ho · Kim Ok-vin · Kim Hae-sook · Shin Ha-kyun · Park In-hwan
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The film, on every scale
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Gory
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Sex & nudity
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Scary
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Funny
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Sad
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Romantic
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Political message
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