Chris Walas (known for The Fly and Gremlins ) Why It’s an 80s "Oldie" Gem The Kiss (1988)
examine the film's themes of family drama tinged by loss and the subversion of the "long-lost relative" trope. Comparative Studies : Discussion platforms like often pair it with The Hidden The Kiss -1988- DVDRip Oldies Dual-Audio
The story kicks off in 1960s Africa, where a young girl receives an ancient, snake-like entity from her dying aunt. Fast forward 25 years to suburban New York, where Amy Halloran Chris Walas (known for The Fly and Gremlins
: Joanna Pacula as Felice and Meredith Salenger as Amy. (Joanna Pacula), a glamorous but mysterious fashion model,
(Joanna Pacula), a glamorous but mysterious fashion model, arrives and quickly ingratiates herself with Amy’s widowed father. Amy soon suspects Felice has a dark secret: she is the host of a supernatural African parasite that must be passed to a blood relative via a "kiss". As Amy's friends meet gruesome ends, she realizes her aunt intends for her to be the next host. Key Technical Details Pen Densham. Main Cast: Joanna Pacula Meredith Salenger