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The Kiss
A newly promoted book editor discovers a potential best seller, although unfinished, manuscript buried in her predecessor's office. Moved by the passionate love story and drawing parallels to her own life, she embarks on a journey to find the author.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is haunted by a series of increasingly disturbing events after her mother's death, leading her to believe she is cursed. As her grip on reality loosens, she must confront the possibility that the haunting might be a manifestation of her own psyche or something far more sinister tied to her family's past.
Critical Reception
The Kiss received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot confusing and its attempts at horror unconvincing. While some acknowledged the atmospheric potential and the performances of its young cast, the film was generally criticized for its predictable scares and underdeveloped narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Lacked genuine scares and relied on tired horror tropes.
The plot was often muddled and failed to build suspense effectively.
Performances were decent but couldn't salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but general sentiment suggests the film was a disappointment, with viewers finding it predictable and lacking in originality.
Fun Fact
The film is a remake of the 1963 Spanish horror film 'La doncella de...' (The House of the Damned).
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