The Thirsting (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 2006, The Thirsting is a horror film directed by Mark Vadik, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The Thirsting is a derivation of the Lilith myths taken from biblical texts. It centers around the story of a nun, Sister Katherine, who fled to the church seeking comfort from memories of ritualistic abuse as a child in an effort to get her to voluntarily host the spirit of Lilith – Adam’s first wife and the mother of all demons. While supervising a senior college retreat, her students, Mary, Clareese, Michelle, Jackie and Tiffany, are given an assignment to research various pagan beliefs and compare them Catholic figures. Despite the efforts of three Arch-Angels (Senoi, Sansenoi and Sammangelof) to warn the girls not to toy with the occult, they do. When the girls accidentally summon Lilith, all hell breaks loose. Lilith attacks them in their dreams, in order to consume their souls, turning their secret desires and memories into deadly nightmares as she twists the girls dreamworld into deadly reality
Who’s in it. The Thirsting stars Tina Krause as Lilith / Sr. Catherine, Jacqueline Hickel as Mary and Mickey Rooney as Savy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Thirsting has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirsting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thirsting tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thirsting (2006)?
- In US, The Thirsting is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thirsting worth watching?
- The Thirsting holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thirsting?
- The Thirsting stars Tina Krause, Jacqueline Hickel and Mickey Rooney.
- When was The Thirsting released?
- The Thirsting was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.