Craving Desire (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1993, Craving Desire is a thriller and drama film directed by Sergio Martino, running about 97 minutes. “when wickedness leads to crime ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this erotic thriller (Vittoria Bellevedere) is cast as the stereotypical evil woman who charms innocent men with her physical attractions and then destroys them like a praying mantis munching on her unfortunate mate, head first, just after their sexual union. Unlike the female mantis, this woman slowly ruins the life of the man she has seduced instead of finishing him off immediately - providing fodder for the film, and scenes reminiscent of Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct.
Who’s in it. Craving Desire stars Vittoria Belvedere as Sonia, Ron Nummi as Luigi Muscati, Simona Borioni as Cinzia and Riccardo Parisio Perrotti as father of Luigi (as Riccardo P. Perrotti), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Craving Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Craving Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Craving Desire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Craving Desire (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Craving Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Craving Desire worth watching?
- Craving Desire holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Craving Desire?
- Craving Desire stars Vittoria Belvedere, Ron Nummi, Simona Borioni, Riccardo Parisio Perrotti and Viviana Polic.
- When was Craving Desire released?
- Craving Desire was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.