This film received dismal reviews upon it's original release by critics who, knowing Denis' earlier work seemed stunned by the film's graphic depiction of violence. Denis takes the implied connection between a vampire's feeding and the sex act to a ... (read more) This film received dismal reviews upon it's original release by critics who, knowing Denis' earlier work seemed stunned by the film's graphic depiction of violence. Denis takes the implied connection between a vampire's feeding and the sex act to a new level. The story as in Denis' "Friday Night" is minimal so the narrative relies more on movement, color and sounds. A unique and underrated vampire film.

Shocking, beautiful, surreal and extremely intense film about sexual hunger gone horribly wrong. The Sickness in this great film is kinda metaphor of AIDS and shows how to one man has to deal with the sickness inside him when he is filled with consta... (read more) Shocking, beautiful, surreal and extremely intense film about sexual hunger gone horribly wrong. The Sickness in this great film is kinda metaphor of AIDS and shows how to one man has to deal with the sickness inside him when he is filled with constantly growing hunger for shared passion of his wife. In some strange way this is highly erotic film with deeply disturbing undertones. Claire Denis again proves that she is one of the greatest auteurs working today.

Disturbing, dark and even shocking at times, the film explores cannibalism linked to sexual desire. Beatrice Dalle is just stunning. Provocation and controversy clings to her like a second skin.

Horrific, abstract, slow-paced, elliptically plotted, and nightmarishly disturbing. It's everything I've ever wanted from a movie.

great denis picture, poetic and disturbing, still impressed by it (seen few years ago) - a physical metaphor for "eating" an object of desire is unforgettable

Great art house psycho freak show with perfect depiction of the hunter's existential pain. Empathy for the killer rather than the victim. Vince Gallo and Claire Denis rock!

the most fascinating thing about this shocking and morbid little piece of art is how can the explicit scenes be so poetic, considering its gruesome nature. i am still in awe.

An interesting portrait of two characters afflicted with a ravenous sexual appetite which causes them to murder and feast upon their unfortunate victims. At times gross, but paces along with such a unique premise unseen in many movies today.

I seem to be one of the few who didn't particularly enjoy this, but then, I detest Vincent Gallo (I know, I know - I'm a heathen). It got mildly interesting towards the end. Dalle's cannibal sex scene was really the main redeeming factor for me.

I felt incredibly lonely and melancholy after watching the film. Beautifully shot and pretty nasty in some bits (I have to watch it between my fingers). Not a fan of Gallo but I love watching all the women in the film, cos' they are so damn beautif... (read more) I felt incredibly lonely and melancholy after watching the film. Beautifully shot and pretty nasty in some bits (I have to watch it between my fingers). Not a fan of Gallo but I love watching all the women in the film, cos' they are so damn beautiful! Now, I will have to go listen to my Tindersticks album now...