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Dangerous Kisses
In this Danish suspense film, the foibles of the psychological helping professions are wryly surveyed. A woman has murdered her husband. That's clear enough. Now the woman is in a psychiatric hospital because it seemed clear to the judges that she was not fully competent. Her doctor, who is helping her a great deal, has problems of his own. First, he is against the cookie-cutter treatment practices of his hospital, second, he is on shaky mental ground himself. Then he violates his therapeutic ethics by carrying on an affair with the woman he is treating.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy socialite is stalked by a mysterious assailant after inheriting a remote island estate. As the attacks escalate, she must uncover the dark secrets of her family's past before she becomes the next victim. The isolated setting and psychological tension build towards a shocking revelation about the killer's identity and motive.
Critical Reception
Dangerous Kisses received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its atmospheric tension and Elizabeth Ashley's performance, many found the plot predictable and the horror elements underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspenseful nature and others finding it lacking in genuine scares.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric build-up and suspense.
Criticized for a predictable plot and underutilized horror elements.
Elizabeth Ashley's performance was noted as a standout.
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Fun Fact
The remote island setting for the film was reportedly chosen for its natural isolation, enhancing the sense of dread and vulnerability for the protagonist.
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