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The Hunger: Necros
| "Necros" | |
|---|---|
| The Hunger episode | |
 DVD box cover of The Hunger: Vampires in which the episode Necros can be found | |
| Episode no. |
Season 1 Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Russell Mulcahy |
| Teleplay by |
Steven Salzburg Audrey Salzburg |
| Story by | Brian Lumley |
| Produced by |
Chris Burt Wendy Grean |
| Editing by |
Glenn Berman Patrick Moore Kathy O'Shea Pamela Power |
| Original Air Date | July 20, 1997 |
| Length | 60 Minutes |
| Guest Actors | |
|
Terence Stamp | |
For other uses of the word Succubus, see Succubus (disambiguation).
Necros was the third episode of the first season of the television series The Hunger. In this episode a succubus-like being named Helma, played by the actress Céline Bonnier, is the central focus of the story.
Overview
- TV Series: The Hunger
- Episode: Necros
- Director: Russell Mulcahy
- Writers: Steven Salzburg & Audrey Salzburg
- Rating: R - Sex and Violence
- Original Air Date: July 20, 1997 (Season 1, Episode 3)
DVD Information
- Format: Import, NTSC
- Directors: Adrian Moat, Chris Hartwill, Russell Mulcahy
- Language: English
- Region: All Regions
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Studio: York Home Video
- DVD Release Date: May 16, 2000
- ASIN: 6305830363
Cast
| Actor / Actress | Role |
|---|---|
| Terence Stamp | The Host |
| Philip Casnoff | William Cobb |
| Céline Bonnier | Helma |
| Leonardo Cimino | Nero |
| James Berlingieri | Cop #1 |
| Tony Calabretta | Cornerman / Bookmaker |
| Tony De Santis | Dino |
| Marc Désourdy | Saint |
| Richard Jutras | Nardo |
| David McKeown | Devil |
Plot Summary
William Cobb is on vacation when he catches a glimpse of Helma, a breathtaking creature who captures his imagination. She has a companion, a frail old man who, according to folklore, is Necros, a dead thing that feeds upon the living. Should Cobb pursues his desires or heed the warnings of the town folk? A night of unbridled passion reveals the terrifing truth. Directed by Highlander's Russell Mulcahy from a story by Brian Lumley.