The Addiction
“The dark is their sunlight. What makes them different is what keeps them alive.”
Synopsis
A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-10
Top Cast
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Lili Taylor
Kathleen Conklin
Christopher Walken
Peina
Annabella Sciorra
Casanova
Edie Falco
Jean
Paul Calderon
Professor
Fredro Starr
Black
Kathryn Erbe
Anthropology Student
Michael Imperioli
Missionary
Jamal Simmons
Black's Friend
Robert W. Castle
Narrator / Priest
Michael A. Fella
Cop
Louis Katz
Doctor
Leroy Johnson
Homeless Victim
Fred Williams
Homeless Victim
Avron Coleman
Cellist
Lisa Casillo
Mary
Frank Aquilino
Delivery Man
Nicholas De Cegli
Cabby
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$302K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Ferrara
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas St. John
- Original Score
- Joe Delia
- Original Title
- The Addiction
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $302K
- Production Studios
- Fast Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Ferrara
Nicholas St. John
Joe Delia
Ken Kelsch
Mayin Lo
Fernando Sulichin, Denis Hann, Preston L. Holmes, Russell Simmons
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Ferrara
Director
Nicholas St. John
Writer
Mayin Lo
Editor
Fernando Sulichin
Producer
Denis Hann
Producer
Joe Delia
Original Music Composer
Charles M. Lagola
Production Design
Melinda Eshelman
Costume Design
Ken Kelsch
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Addiction
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Addiction about?
A vampiric doctoral student tries to follow the philosophy of a nocturnal comrade and control her thirst for blood.
Who directed The Addiction?
The Addiction was directed by Abel Ferrara.
Who stars in The Addiction?
The principal cast of The Addiction includes Lili Taylor, Christopher Walken, Annabella Sciorra, Edie Falco, Paul Calderon.
When was The Addiction released and how long is it?
The Addiction was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did The Addiction make at the box office?
The Addiction grossed $302K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Addiction?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Addiction was composed by Joe Delia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Addiction?
The Addiction holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).