Rent Kiss of the Damned (2012)

Spoilers ... - Kiss of the Damned review by NP

This is an erotic and stylish vampire story in the mould of ‘Daughters of Darkness’ and ‘The Hunger’. It looks lavish and sounds exotic (at least to my UK ears – the soft European accents of the actors occasionally make their performances seem a little flat, but there’s no denying it helps give the characters a sense of grace).

With such beautiful production values, it’s tempting to think the plot would be more profound than it is. However, the simplicity of the telling allows us to drink in the haunting landscapes, architecture and incidental score without much interruption. My only slight problem is how quickly Djuna and Paolo settle into cosy domesticity in order to underline, and contrast with Mimi’s debauchery.