Horror Cult Classic

A vengeful 1930s model returns to haunt Miami's nightlife with a thirst that never died.

THE GIRL WITH THE HUNGRY EYES

1995 · 1h 24m · R · Horror · IMDB TMDB

Louie's, a stunning model of the 1930s, hangs herself in a glamorous Miami Hotel, The Tides, comes back 60 years later when the now-derelict hotel is scheduled for demolition. She decides to pump a little lifeblood, literally, into the aging resort. Using her sexuality as bait, she prowls the Miami's nightlife for fresh meat, leading to a night of sex and suspense that guarantees eternal life for Louise and her all consuming passions.

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What is The Girl with the Hungry Eyes about?

The Girl with the Hungry Eyes is a 1995 American horror film directed by Jon Jacobs about a glamorous 1930s model who returns as a vampire to haunt a Miami hotel, seducing victims to feed her eternal passions.

Programmer's Pick

Where else will you find a 1930s supermodel-turned-vampire prowling Miami’s ruins, mixing bloodlust with a taste for neon nightlife? The Girl with the Hungry Eyes puts the ‘bite’ in social climbing—and doesn’t skimp on steamy, gothic atmosphere.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Once a celebrated model of the 1930s, Louise's tragic suicide in a glamorous Miami hotel sets the stage for her supernatural comeback six decades later. As the now-derelict hotel faces demolition, Louise reappears with a bloodthirsty plan to restore both the resort and herself. Armed with seductive allure, she prowls Miami’s nightlife, seeking fresh victims to satisfy her insatiable hunger. The film weaves a sultry blend of horror and eroticism, exploring themes of obsession, revenge, and the dark side of immortality. With its moody Miami backdrop and a protagonist who blurs the line between predator and prey, viewers are led into a world where passion and danger walk hand in hand.

Details & Specs

Director: Jon Jacobs
Writers: Jon Jacobs, Christina Fulton, Craig Robins, Fritz Leiber Jr.
Release: 1995
Runtime: 1h 24m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Horror

Why This Matters

This 1995 horror film adapts Fritz Leiber's 1949 story about a pinup girl as a psychic vampire, with Jon Jacobs both writing and directing in addition to starring.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jon Jacobs Writers: Jon Jacobs +3 more

Christina Fulton Louise IT Isaac Turner Carlos

Leon Herbert Johnny BC Bret Carr Bud SR Susan Rhodes Mandy LJ Leroy Jones Zippo OM Omar Martinez Rico

Jon Jacobs Henry

Alix Koromzay Elphin Girl TC Taylor Clifton Gypsy / Dancer DC David Colton Old Bum MK Michael Kastenbaum Jason AJ Adrian Jacobs Art Critic VC Valerie Chafograck Michelle WA William Anthony Deviant LS Larry Schaffner Bar Janitor AB Alexander Bilu Lascivious Guy AG Abby Gennet Johnny's Girl MA Manuel Arteaga Old Man JB Joseph B. Orr Jr. Wolf JE Janette Emenegger Hooker PD Philippe Dib Bartender GB Gary Bristow Hotel Clerk MD Matt Devlen Waiter

Ed Aristone Waiter JW Jackie Weaver Bouncer at Le Loft MR Mike Reich Bank Clerk CF Cindy Follmer Bud's Secretary MR Marjorie Ridgon Elegant Woman DR Debra Robins Woman at Table SR Scott Robins Man at Table CB Clare Brown Woman at Bar

Jed Curtis The Monster (voice)

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