Kiss of the Damned(2012)
2012 · Xan Cassavetes · 95 min
Beautiful vampire Djuna tries to resist the advances of the handsome, human screenwriter Paolo, but eventually gives in to their passion. When her seductive and highly volatile sister Mimi unexpectedly comes to visit, she threatens Djuna's new relationship, and the whole vampire community becomes endangered.
Thriller · Horror · Romance
5.1143 votes
TMDB score
2/5
Intensity
2/5
Gore
1/5
Stays with you
How scary is Kiss of the Damned?
Watching this feels more like sinking into a moody, sensual fever dream than being scared. The pace is slow and dreamy, built around glances, seduction, and lush visuals rather than tension or scares. Danger simmers in the background, but the movie is much more interested in romance and style than in making you afraid. It's a good pick if you want vampire atmosphere and sultry vibes rather than genuine horror.
On The Horror Database's 0–5 scare profile, Kiss of the Damned rates psychological 2/5, visceral 2/5, gore 2/5, lingering effect 1/5, and overall intensity 2/5.
- Psychological: 2 of 5
- Visceral: 2 of 5
- Gore: 2 of 5
- Lingering: 1 of 5
- Intensity: 2 of 5
Slow burn vs Jump scares: 10 of 100 — leans Slow burn
Supernatural vs Real-world: 10 of 100 — leans Supernatural
Fun-scary vs Disturbing: 25 of 100 — leans Fun-scary
Intensity over runtime
Shape only — no eventsReveal pacing shapeHide pacing shapeHidden by default — shows where the tension peaks and lets up.
A slow, sensual simmer of romance and tension that only tightens its grip and turns sharper in the final stretch.
Intensity across the runtime, 0 to 100: 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 2, 3, 4, 4.
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