This is a hidden gem and possibly contains one of Nic Cage's most wildly over the top performances. It is black comedy gold where an executive, after being bitten starts believing that he is a vampire- Yes, I did not make that up. I am surprised that more people haven't heard of this film, let alone seen it. The scene of Nicholas Cage howling like a freak, dragging a cross behind him is hilarious and makes me wonder how on earth they managed to shoot it without laughing their backs off. Just watch it.

WOW..... is all I can say about Vampire's Kiss. Although it pains me to admit this, up until a month ago, I had never seen this film before. But recently I've been following a checklist/document of movies that are highly acclaimed, and I've been ticking off each one as I see them and then ranking them accordingly. This film was on there. It's safe for me to say that Vampire's Kiss has quite possibly nudged its way into my top 10 favourite movies, or, at the VERY LEAST, my top 20.It is very infrequent for me to see a film and then ruminate upon it for hours afterwards. Since last month when I first saw it, I've sort of developed a sick obsession with it. To be honest, when I "first" saw it and the end credits began rolling, I wasn't entirely sure if I enjoyed what I just watched. I just felt a bizarre air and a little confused, but I had goosebumps! Then I watched it a second time the very next day.Then a third time.I am now thoroughly convinced that Nicolas Cage has earned his stripes to be ranked amongst one of the best actors of all time, with the likes of Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson. This movie is an exercise in extremely talented acting - a merciless onslaught of maniacal delusions. I don't attest that I empathize nor sympathize with our protagonist (if you can even call him that!), but I don't think that was the intention of the film.Rather, I can't help but feel like this movie was a very clever way to incorporate quirkiness and offbeat humour to stave off the negative stereotypes about a garden variety rom-com. It almost reeks a little bit of a Coen-esque scent.As such, don't expect a traditional narrative here - or even a narrative dealing in vampires in general! You'll be sorely disappointed if you do. Sit back, relax, and take it in as it proceeds. Go with the flow and you'll garner much more from this film than you otherwise would. What makes me love films like these is that it triggers something new in my film-watching technique that wasn't already there. I begin to appreciate new ways in which messages can be conveyed through film and it really opens my eyes to different types of films; it might even make me second-guess past films I hated... in a new light! The quotes, the images of what was seen - all these things continue to pop into my head from time to time. A movie that sticks with you in such a way MUST have some merit, right? This movie succeeds on those fronts.To dissect this film's point would be as futile as telling an infant to stop crying at the snap of your fingers, but if you asked me for my perspective, I would have to surmise that it focuses on how discouraged and heartbroken men can become after several negative dating episodes and how they thusly feel exploited by women in the process. Perhaps Cage is playing the part of a character with deep mental imprisonments who see situations in a jaded light - his past failures begin to mold his attitude into a monstrous hatred towards women.Or it might not have any intrinsic meaning whatsoever other than to be quirky for quirkiness' sake. Either way, I can only concede that this acting tour-de-force was absolutely extraordinary. My advice is that if you don't quite like this movie after the first viewing, put it on hold for awhile and let it sink in over the coming days. If you're destined to watch it a second time, you'll know it!

Wow..All I have to say is wow, pure Cage gold. I never ever ever take Nick Cage seriously so that might be why I enjoyed this movie so much, but he really needs to only be in movies like this once every 4-5 years as to not let us get used to it. Seriously Cage has been doing it all wrong all these years and needs to learn from his 1988 self. I am convinced that nobody could have performed in this role better.I love the campy 80's vibe and music and clothing, but that's only the beginning of the entertainment. Cage essentially plays the same general character as Christian Bale in American Psycho (which was inspired by this movie FYI, look at the Trivia section) - a fairly well-off businessman who is slowly losing his mind. That is literally the whole plot. Again why this movie is solid gold.This is not a vampire movie. It took me almost the entirety of the movie to realize that fact, and some people who gave it poor ratings probably didn't come to that realization. Cage is dissatisfied with his lifestyle of going out and sleeping with different women every night, so he just cracks. That is what Cage does best. This movie has some of my favorite Cage-isms that I didn't know were in this movie. 1. Nicholas Cage creepy face meme 2. "Well, I was really horny at the time." 3. "Am I getting through to you, Alva?" 4. "A! B! C! D! E! F! G!...etc" 5. The famous "I'm a Vampire! I'm a Vampire!"I could literally write about this movie all day, it excites me way too much. It is just so ridiculous but maintains its composure and brilliance in doing so. Get through the opening 30 minutes or so and prepare for a Cage experience that you'd never expect.Also what the f kind of accent does he have?

Vampire's Kiss is a pretty original dark comedy/horror film starring Nicolas Cage in one of his best performances. Cage is an executive in NYC that throughout the course of the movie is convinced he is a vampire. Cage's character is on a rapid downward spiral to complete insanity. Whether loneliness or too much stress is a factor, it is never specified. I have no idea what types of drugs Cage was taking, but he is totally bonkers in this film. Maria Conchita Alonso is his office assistant and doormat of which his abuse towards her escalates throughout the course of the film. Once Cage is convinced he is a vampire, he embraces his destiny. He has an aversion to sunlight and sleeps under his couch upside down like it is a coffin. He even bought some three dollar fangs in the local occult store. Now that's commitment to the lifestyle! Combine George A Romero's Martin with American Psycho if you want to get an idea of the style of Vampire's Kiss. Anyway you slice it this is one freaky deaky film and it works due to Cage's wild, eccentric and absolutely unhinged and explosive performance. If you are looking for something dark, offbeat, but well done this is one you won't want to miss.