---
title: "Hungry Wives"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hungry-wives-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 29424
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Hungry Wives (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hungry-wives-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hungry Wives is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Horror, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Latent Image. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A discontented housewife turns to witchcraft, sparking unsettling consequences."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1970s horror aesthetic
- Explores suburban discontent through supernatural themes
- Concise runtime keeps the story focused

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel slow for modern viewers
- Low-budget production values are evident
- Tone & Suitability: Its unsettling occult themes and mature drama make it suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: occult, slow-burn, eerie

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/hungry-wives-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George A. Romero
- **Networks / Studios**: Latent Image

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jan White** as *Joan Mitchell*
- **Raymond Laine** as *Gregg Williamson*
- **Ann Muffly** as *Shirley Randolph*
- **Joedda McClain** as *Nikki Mitchell*
- **Bill Thunhurst** as *Jack Mitchell*
- **Neil Fisher** as *Dr. Miller*
- **S. William Hinzman** as *The Intruder*
- **Esther Lapidus** as *Sylvia*
- **Dan Mallinger** as *Sergeant Frazer*
- **Daryl Montgomery** as *Larry*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Hungry Wives released?
It was released in the United States on December 27, 1972.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: Which genres describe Hungry Wives?
It is classified as a horror and drama film.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
The plot follows an unhappy suburban housewife who becomes involved in witchcraft, leading to unexpected consequences.

### Q: How has the film been rated by viewers?
On the Czech film database it holds a 60% rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hungry Wives — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/29424)
- [Hungry Wives (1972) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/83144-hungry-wives)
- [Secrets of Three Hungry Wives - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secrets_of_Three_Hungry_Wives)
- [Secrets of Three Hungry Wives (1978) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/41991-secrets-of-three-hungry-wives/prehled/)

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