---
title: "The Addiction"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-addiction-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 34996
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 82
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Addiction (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-addiction-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Addiction is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Fast Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A vampiric doctoral student attempts to navigate her thirst for blood."

### Why Watch
- Shot in black-and-white
- Features philosophical themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains vampire-related horror elements
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with dark horror themes and human blood addiction.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Abel Ferrara
- **Networks / Studios**: Fast Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lili Taylor** as *Kathleen Conklin*
- **Christopher Walken** as *Peina*
- **Annabella Sciorra** as *Casanova*
- **Edie Falco** as *Jean*
- **Paul Calderon** as *Professor*
- **Fredro Starr** as *Black*
- **Kathryn Erbe** as *Anthropology Student*
- **Michael Imperioli** as *Missionary*
- **Jamal Simmons** as *Black's Friend*
- **Robert W. Castle** as *Narrator / Priest*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Addiction released?
The film was released in 1995.

### Q: What is the film's genre?
The film combines drama and horror elements.

### Q: What visual style is used in the film?
The film was shot in black-and-white.

### Q: What is the main character's occupation?
The main character is a doctoral student.

### Q: What does the main character struggle with?
She struggles with her thirst and develops an addiction for human blood.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Addiction — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/34996)
- [The Addiction - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Addiction)
- [The Addiction 1995 Online CZ Dabing - Celý Film](https://janareto.blogspot.com/2017/11/the-addiction-1995-online-cz-dabing.html)
- [Závislost / The Addiction (1995)](https://www.sms.cz/film/zavislost-1995)
- [The Addiction, 1995 | BOLD Gallery](https://www.boldgallery.art/artworks/2833-the-addiction-1995/)

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