I have a conspiracy theory, or really just a theory. People didn't like this film because it just didn't mesh with the American vision of vampires. Rather than sparkly, womanizing hunks, we had a different-more European-vision of the vampire genre.
I get it. The film was slow and had some budget limitations, but that was not really enough to detract from the entire project. What we get is a strange love story that is a whirlwind but also filled with toxicity. But what can you do in this situation? You can't stop being a vampire. And as the inexperienced male lead must learn, you can't just wing it as a vampire either or else your blood lust could get you killed.
The film is stylish and very well shot, but back to the budget limitations. I just wish they had put together a much more coherent "B" plot. Dealing with a blood hungry and uncontrollable sister can be fine, I think including a police presence would have given the ending a little more punch.
Kiss of the Damned is definitely an acquired taste, but also quite satisfying. It's not a typical straight to video type movie but it is sound in its approach.
I get it. The film was slow and had some budget limitations, but that was not really enough to detract from the entire project. What we get is a strange love story that is a whirlwind but also filled with toxicity. But what can you do in this situation? You can't stop being a vampire. And as the inexperienced male lead must learn, you can't just wing it as a vampire either or else your blood lust could get you killed.
The film is stylish and very well shot, but back to the budget limitations. I just wish they had put together a much more coherent "B" plot. Dealing with a blood hungry and uncontrollable sister can be fine, I think including a police presence would have given the ending a little more punch.
Kiss of the Damned is definitely an acquired taste, but also quite satisfying. It's not a typical straight to video type movie but it is sound in its approach.