Vampire's Kiss

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Vampire's Kiss

R

1989

1h 36m

Comedy

Fantasy

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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The life of white-collar New Yorker Peter (Nicolas Cage) seems to revolve solely around making as much money and sleeping with as many women as possible. After a typical night of scouring trendy bars for some action, Peter manages to take home the sexy Rachel (Jennifer Beals), who bites him on the neck while they're in bed. The next day, Peter is certain he is now a vampire. Though no one shares his point of view and he hasn't changed physically, he dons fake fangs and begins stalking women.

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He's a vampire! He's a vampire! He's a vampire!

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Ty Burr

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May 10, 2023

3.5/4

[Juggles] satire, goofball comedy, and unexpected human tragedy with an assurance that is as impressive as it is intentionally discombobulating.

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Jake Cole

Slant Magazine

Jun 20, 2022

Think of Vampire’s Kiss as the screwy, punk flipside of American Psycho.

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Variety Staff

Variety

Sep 16, 2008

Problem is that Cage's over-the-top performance generates little sympathy for the character, so it's tough to be interested in him as his personality disorder worsens.

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Katie Hogan

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

Jul 27, 2026

3/5

This is Cage’s origin, which is probably why it’s so outrageously funny and extremely painful to watch at the same time. This is an experience all Cage fans should partake in, as well as those who enjoy weird, lesser-seen gems from the period.

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 23, 2025

8/10

Vampire’s Kiss strongest feature is the insane performance given by Nic Cage. He creates such a believably crazy character that you can’t help but remember bumping into people just like him on public transportation and wondering, what is their life like.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

Dec 4, 2024

2/5

One can’t help but be interested in Cage’s performance the same way one’s attention is drawn to a car accident on the freeway, but the movie would have been better served with a drastically different approach to the character.

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Bobby T

@BobbyT. 1 day ago

A psychological thriller with a vampire twist, not a vampire horror movie This aspect has seemed to confuse many of the simpletons. It does take a little time to get going but it crescendos throughout. It's underrated as a movie that explores mental illness. Cage nails the part.

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Heather M

@Celticgodess Aug 2, 2026

I am a fan of satire, LOVE comedic horror, LOVE Nicholas Cage....but this was just awful. I wouldn't have finished it but I'm on a mission to watch all his movies and I can't count if if I don't watch it all. Maybe I just wasn't in the right frame of mind that day (though I did try twice) but watching his completely irrational abuse of his secretary from the beginning and his continual spiral of abuse as his mental health deteriorated wasn't funny. It was disturbing and hard to watch. And the accent was AWFUL!!

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Farah R.

@Farah Dec 24, 2025

Asides from Nicholas Cage’s dedication to delivering the most unhinged performance of his career, Vampire’s Kiss is inane and vacuous. There’s no real moral to the story, so it’s ultimately 2 hours of silly nonsense.

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Eddie S.

@Royalwithchezz Nov 7, 2025

I think it’s an awesome movie. I’ll never forget the first time I watched it. It’s the kind of movie that sticks with you a long time after watching it. What a creepy crazy character Nick Cage plays! Very unforgettable.

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Chels T

@RT85138445 Sep 14, 2025

Absolute cinema. A must watch just for the giggles.

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Nick O

@Nicki1985 Jun 6, 2025

This obvious pre-cursor to American Psycho showcases a supposed vampire Nic Cage doing what he does best…act like a complete lunatic!

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Synopsis

The life of white-collar New Yorker Peter (Nicolas Cage) seems to revolve solely around making as much money and sleeping with as many women as possible. After a typical night of scouring trendy bars for some action, Peter manages to take home the sexy Rachel (Jennifer Beals), who bites him on the neck while they're in bed. The next day, Peter is certain he is now a vampire. Though no one shares his point of view and he hasn't changed physically, he dons fake fangs and begins stalking women.

Director: Robert Bierman
Producer: John Daly, Barry Shils, Derek Gibson, Barbara Zitwer
Screenwriter: Joseph Minion
Distributor: Hernadale Film Corp.
Production Co: Magellan Pictures, Hemdale
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $96.7K
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Surround

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