Kissable Lips
Kissable Lips

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Kissable Lips

2022
Movie
86 min
Korean

Having spent the past five hundred years wandering through history as an immortal vampire, Kim Jun Ho now finds himself tired of his endless existence. Having lived more lifetimes than anyone ever should, Jun Ho knows that the only way to end his miserable life is to drink the blood of a pure-blooded human and thus become human himself. But finding a pure-blood isn’t nearly as easy as one might think.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Damon RussellGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the desolate landscape of New Mexico, a struggling musician and his girlfriend discover a hidden secret in the desert that promises fame and fortune. However, their discovery unleashes a terrifying entity tied to a cult that will stop at nothing to reclaim what is theirs. They must fight for their lives against the encroaching darkness and the cult's relentless pursuit.

Critical Reception

Kissable Lips received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambition and occasional unsettling atmosphere, the majority found its plot convoluted and its scares ineffective. The film struggled to find a cohesive tone, oscillating between psychological horror and outright gore with limited success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often disjointed and overly reliant on cheap scares, failing to deliver a truly memorable horror experience.

  • The performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the weak material.

  • Despite a promising premise, the film falters in its execution, leaving audiences more confused than terrified.

Google audience: Audience reviews were largely critical, with many users expressing disappointment in the film's confusing narrative and lack of genuine horror. Some appreciated the effort to be original, but most felt it was a missed opportunity.

Fun Fact

The film's isolated desert setting was chosen to enhance the sense of isolation and dread, with much of the filming taking place in remote areas of New Mexico.

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