Vampire's Kiss (1988)

Director:

Robert Bierman

Writer (WGA):

Joseph Minion (written by)

Release Date:

2 June 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Horror

Tagline:

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

Plot:

After an encounter with a neck-biter, a publishing executive thinks that he's turning into a vampire.

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | Secretary | Sex | Female Vampire | Psychiatrist

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Nicolas Cage	...	Peter Loew
Maria Conchita Alonso	...	Alva Restrepo
Jennifer Beals	...	Rachel
Elizabeth Ashley	...	Dr. Glaser
Kasi Lemmons	...	Jackie
Bob Lujan	...	Emilio
Jessica Lundy	...	Sharon
Johnny Walker	...	Donald
Boris Leskin	...	Fantasy Cabbie
Michael Knowles	...	Andrew
John Michael Higgins	...	Ed
Jodie Markell	...	Joke Girl
Marc Coppola	...	Joke Guy
David Hyde Pierce	...	Theater Guy (as David Pierce)
Amy Stiller	...	Theater Girl

Runtime:

103 min | Germany:92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

German | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:16 | Australia:M | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:16

Filming Locations:

Apple Core Theatre, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Magellan Pictures

Trivia:

Peter's strange accent is supposed to be a fake accent used by the character because he thinks he sounds more "elegant" and "smarter" (hence the literary agent job). The accent comes and goes throughout the movie and is more prominent when trying to impress people, and less in scenes with people like the psychiatrist.

Goofs:

Continuity: Getting partially dressed and leaving the apartment, after the first bat, he neglects to put on his socks. When they exit the building, he is clearly wearing two socks. Later in the office, he is again shown sans socks.

Quotes:

Peter Loew: Alva, there is no one else in this entire office that I could possibly ask to share such a horrible job. You're the lowest on the totem pole here, Alva. The lowest. Do you realize that? Every other secretary here has been here longer than you, Alva. Every one...

Movie Connections:

Edited from Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens (1922)

Soundtrack:

Moody

One of a kind

After reading so many comments who put this film down, I just had to write something to its defence. True: the film is confusing in many ways; you get confused what is real and what is not for example. But some of the hilarious scenes in this movie is more than worth it. In one of his most remarkable, over-the-top performances, Nicolas Cage transforms from an up-tight snob to a complete lunatic. This is one of the most original and unconventional movies I have ever seen. Those of you who want predictable Hollywood movies should steer away; for the rest of you this can be an enjoyable experience!