Kissed is the story of a right weirdo. This weirdo is a necrophilia, or, in more simple terms; a person that likes to have sex with dead people. As you might expect, this film is not for everyone, which would explain the way that it flew straight under the proverbial radar. The fact that the subject material is so outlandish makes this movie hard to connect with for us normal people. Despite having a go at explaining to us why the lady at the centre of the film likes to engage in said nasty activity, exactly why is never really explained and we don't really ever get inside in her head. However, perhaps that is one of the points that the film has to make; not just about necrophilia, but about sexual preferences in general. For example, I prefer brunettes to blonde's; but if someone asked me exactly why, I'd struggle to come up with an answer.
The movie draws it's creepiness and it's element of disturbance from the fact that it doesn't condemn it's subject material. In fact, the central character describes sex with a corpse as being nirvana, and it is therefore safe to say that this film not only doesn't condemn necrophilia, but it almost encourages it. There is a love story within this movie, and as underdone as it is; it does appear to have a purpose, and that purpose is to be the effect of what the girl's obsession has on a 'normal' person. It shows this effect in two ways; the first is jealousy. This comes off as being really weird...the guy in the film is jealous of dead people; but strangely, in context, it almost seems plausible. The second effect is the effect of what she's saying. What the girl describes it as is so appealing to this young man that he wants to try it himself, and that further backs up my point that this movie is encouraging it's subject material.
The acting in the movie ranges from good to bad. Molly Parker is the good side of the equation, with her portrayal of the central character; Sandra Larson. She not only makes the role believable, but she looks the part too. She's very weird looking, but also quite sexy, in a sexy-ugly kind of way. Peter Outerbridge delivers the bad side of the film's acting. He isn't terrible, and in fairness; he isn't given a lot to chew on, character or screen time wise so it's not really fair to call him bad. I guess it might just seem that way because his part of the movie is it's weakest part; this movie is at it's intriguing best while it is showing Sandra on her own, or delving into her obsession, as opposed to her being with him. Despite it being massively flawed, Kissed is worth watching. It's very daring and strange, and that alone should warrant it a watch. A word of warning to people without strong stomachs though; although this movie doesn't actually show you the act, it's not exactly pleasant viewing!
The movie draws it's creepiness and it's element of disturbance from the fact that it doesn't condemn it's subject material. In fact, the central character describes sex with a corpse as being nirvana, and it is therefore safe to say that this film not only doesn't condemn necrophilia, but it almost encourages it. There is a love story within this movie, and as underdone as it is; it does appear to have a purpose, and that purpose is to be the effect of what the girl's obsession has on a 'normal' person. It shows this effect in two ways; the first is jealousy. This comes off as being really weird...the guy in the film is jealous of dead people; but strangely, in context, it almost seems plausible. The second effect is the effect of what she's saying. What the girl describes it as is so appealing to this young man that he wants to try it himself, and that further backs up my point that this movie is encouraging it's subject material.
The acting in the movie ranges from good to bad. Molly Parker is the good side of the equation, with her portrayal of the central character; Sandra Larson. She not only makes the role believable, but she looks the part too. She's very weird looking, but also quite sexy, in a sexy-ugly kind of way. Peter Outerbridge delivers the bad side of the film's acting. He isn't terrible, and in fairness; he isn't given a lot to chew on, character or screen time wise so it's not really fair to call him bad. I guess it might just seem that way because his part of the movie is it's weakest part; this movie is at it's intriguing best while it is showing Sandra on her own, or delving into her obsession, as opposed to her being with him. Despite it being massively flawed, Kissed is worth watching. It's very daring and strange, and that alone should warrant it a watch. A word of warning to people without strong stomachs though; although this movie doesn't actually show you the act, it's not exactly pleasant viewing!