Kiss

A woman is subjected to psychological torture by her estranged husband who engineers a series of terrifying events, including making her believe she has killed someone. He manipulates her into believing she is going insane, all while she is pregnant. The film explores themes of gaslighting and psychological manipulation within a marriage.

Kiss received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with many critics finding its premise disturbing and its execution heavy-handed. While some acknowledged the attempt at a psychological thriller, the film was often criticized for its exploitative nature and lack of subtlety. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some finding it suspenseful and others finding it overly grim.

• The film attempts a dark psychological thriller but often falls into melodrama.

• Praised by some for its unsettling atmosphere but criticized for its manipulative plot.

• The portrayal of psychological abuse was considered disturbing by many viewers.

Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this film, but general audience reactions historically suggest it was seen as a dark and unsettling thriller, with opinions split between its effectiveness in creating tension and its disturbing subject matter.

Director Andrew L. Stone was known for his independent filmmaking style and often explored controversial or taboo subjects for his era, though "Kiss" is one of his less well-known works.