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Vampire's Kiss poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.9 / 100
1988·Comedy / Crime / Fantasy·1h 43m

VAMPIRE'S KISS

“Seduction. Romance. Murder. The things one does for love.”

A publishing executive is visited and bitten by a vampire and starts exhibiting erratic behavior. He pushes his secretary to extremes as he tries to come to terms with his affliction.

Above the Line
Robert Bierman·DirectorJoseph Minion·ScreenplayStefan Czapsky·Director of PhotographyColin Towns·Original Music ComposerAngus Newton·Editor
Cast
Nicolas Cage·Peter LoewMaría Conchita Alonso·Alva RestrepoJennifer Beals·RachelElizabeth Ashley·Dr. GlaserKasi Lemmons·JackieRobert Lujan·EmilioJessica Lundy·SharonJohnny Walker·DonaldBoris Lyoskin·Fantasy CabbieMichael Knowles·Andrew
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Robert Bierman·DirectorGary Sales·First Assistant DirectorEddee Kolos·Second Second Assistant DirectorJody O'Neil·Second Assistant DirectorEva Banhidi·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Joseph Minion·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Stefan Czapsky·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Angus Newton·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Colin Towns·Original Music ComposerRolf Pardula·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Christopher Nowak·Production DesignRuth Ammon·Art DirectionIrene Albright·Costume DesignEd French·Special Effects Makeup ArtistJacqueline Jacobson Scarfo·Set Decoration
Production· 10
John Daly·ProducerDerek Gibson·ProducerBarry Shils·ProducerBarbara Zitwer·ProducerMarcia Shulman·CastingAdine Duron·Associate ProducerMatthew Ferro·Associate ProducerMarcia Shulman·Associate ProducerMichael Thomas·Line ProducerGeorge Moffly·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 5
Rodger Shaw·Special EffectsMichael Estler·Stunt DriverPeter Hock·Stunt CoordinatorFelix Rivera·GafferCharlie McNamara·Best Boy Electric
By the Numbers
55.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$725K
ROI -64%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Vampire's Kiss's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D60000
#FFFFFF
#2E2E2E
Mood
Unsettling, Dramatic
Composition
Diagonal
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man's head, upside down, looking upwards, positioned in the lower left quadrant. Above him, a woman's legs, clad in dark stockings and bla”

horrorcomedy
Key Elements
Man's HeadWoman's LegsBlack High HeelsDark StockingsDark SkirtWhite Shirt
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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