Sucker
Synopsis
Blood and transcendence are themes that permeate Sucker, with its incarnations of religious iconography and sexuality. Life and death, good and evil are evoked as the incantatory voiceovers and sordid images make reference to communion, transfusions, bloodbaths, bloodlust, vampires and the specter of a virus loose in contemporary culture. Steeped in paranoia and dread, this work describes a subconscious search that is, in Oursler's words, "based on a movie, based on a book, based on a poem, based on a myth, which is based on the quest for human immortality."
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Oursler
- Original Title
- Sucker
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Oursler
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Oursler
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sucker.
More Like Sucker
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sucker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sucker about?
Blood and transcendence are themes that permeate Sucker, with its incarnations of religious iconography and sexuality. Life and death, good and evil are evoked as the incantatory voiceovers and sordid images make reference to communion, transfusions, bloodbaths, bloodlust, vampires and the specter of a virus loose in contemporary culture. Steeped in paranoia and dread, this work describes a subconscious search that is, in Oursler's words, "based on a movie, based on a book, based on a poem, based on a myth, which is based on the quest for human immortality."
Who directed Sucker?
Sucker was directed by Tony Oursler.
Who stars in Sucker?
The principal cast of Sucker includes Not specified.
When was Sucker released and how long is it?
Sucker was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 5m.