The Wasteland vs Thirst
Thirst has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 5.2/10 for The Wasteland). The Wasteland is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 2h 14m. Thirst is the older of the two (2009 against 2021). Both are drama, horror, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Wasteland
Thirst| The Wasteland | Thirst | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.2/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 31m | 2h 14m |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Thriller | Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Country | Spain | – |
| Director | David Casademunt | Park Chan-wook |
| Main cast | Inma Cuesta, Roberto Álamo, Asier Flores, Alejandra Howard, Marià Llop | Kim Ok-vin, Ériq Ebouaney, Shin Ha-kyun, Song Kang-ho, Song Young-chang |
Synopsis
The Wasteland
Lucía and her son live isolated from society in a flat place where there’s practically no life. The small family unit formed by mother and son hardly ever receives visitors, and their goal is to lead a quiet existence. At first they succeed, but the appearance of a mysterious, violent creature that starts stalking their small house will put the relationship that unites them to the test.
Thirst
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.
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