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Vampire's Kiss

1989·Movie
1h 44min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic307.6Rotten Tomatoes65%55%
IMDb6.1Metacritic307.6Rotten Tomatoes65%55%

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Vampire's Kiss fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and fantasy

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Seduction. Romance. Murder. The things one does for love.

A publishing executive is visited and bitten by a vampire and starts exhibiting erratic behavior. He pushes his secretary to extremes as he tries to come to terms with his affliction.
Dark Comedy HorrorPsychological BreakdownOver-the-Top PerformanceUrban VampireNew York CityExistential AngstUnreliable NarratorSurreal NightmaresBlack Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Bierman, Jody O'Neil, Gary Sales
Written by:
Joseph Minion
Produced by:
Derek Gibson, John Daly, Matthew Ferro
Composed by:
Colin Towns, Lynn Geller, Robert Gavin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Vampire's Kiss

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vampire's Kiss legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TV

Vampire's Kiss is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Vampire's Kiss worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vampire's Kiss rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Vampire's Kiss?

1 h 44 min

Vampire's Kiss runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Vampire's Kiss?

Critics48
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Vampire's Kiss higher (64) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Vampire's Kiss a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$725,131

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $725,131 worldwide, 36% of its budget.

What language is Vampire's Kiss in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Vampire's Kiss?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Vampire's Kiss in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Vampire's Kiss use?

Holy Burns EvilSanity SlippageAx-CrazyArtistic License – Gun SafetyBlack ComedyThe KilljoyBad BossThe Dog Bites BackVillain ProtagonistCold HamWondrous Ladies RoomAsshole Victimand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Vampire's Kiss, including Holy Burns Evil, Sanity Slippage, Ax-Crazy.