* While not directly about Dracula or Judas, it does feature a blond vampire named Miriam (played by Catherine Deneuve) who is very powerful and ancient, making her a possible stand-in for a figure like Dracula.
* The film's themes of immortality, desire, and the nature of evil also resonate with the classic vampire mythology.
While Wes Craven is known for horror, he didn't direct "The Hunger." He directed films like "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Scream," and "The Last House on the Left."