The Kiss(1988)
Don't do it with your eyes closed.
The Kiss Synopsis
After the death of her mother, a teenage girl is faced with bizarre supernatural occurrences when her mother's estranged sister arrives and begins to infiltrate her and her father's lives.
The Kiss (1988) is a thriller, horror, drama and fantasy film directed by Pen Densham, released on October 14, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Meredith Salenger, Joanna Pacula, Mimi Kuzyk and Nicholas Kilbertus. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Pen Densham
- Writers:
- Tom Ropelewski, Stephen Volk
- Producers:
- Pen Densham, John Watson
- Cinematographer:
- François Protat
- Composer:
- J. Peter Robinson
- Production:
- Trilogy Entertainment Group, TriStar Pictures
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Kiss (1988) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Kiss before you stream it.
The Kiss Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meredith Salenger
as Amy Halloran
Joanna Pacula
as Felice Dunbar
Mimi Kuzyk
as Brenda
- Nicholas Kilbertus
Nicholas Kilbertus
as Jack Halloran
Sabrina Boudot
as Heather
Shawn Levy
as Terry
Peter Dvorsky
as Father Joe
Jan Rubeš
as Gordon Tobin
Céline Lomez
as Aunt Irene
- Dorian Joe Clark
Dorian Joe Clark
as T.C.
- Richard Dumont
Richard Dumont
as Abe
- Priscilla Mouzakiotis
Priscilla Mouzakiotis
as Young Felice
Key crew
Directed by Pen Densham, written by Tom Ropelewski and Stephen Volk, produced by Pen Densham and John Watson.
Explore more Thriller titles
The Kiss Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 56 ratings.
You may also like
The Dogs
2025
The Surrender
2025
Fear Street: 1994
2021
Ginger Snaps
2000
The Spine of Night
2021
Fear
1996
The Last House on the Left
2009
Fear Street: 1978
2021
Barbarian
2022
Compulsion
2024
Castle Freak
1996
Southbound
2015
Hellraiser
1987
Werewolf: The Beast Among Us
2012
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
The Ghoul
2017
Savaged
2014
Midsommar
2019
The Crow
1994
You're Not Alone
2020
Movies similar to The Kiss
Prom Night
2008
The Exorcism of Emily Rose
2005
Wet Things
2022
Poison Ivy
1992
E-Demon
2018
The Craft
1996
Casper
1995
Tenung
2025
Teenage Ghost Girl
1984
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2004
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2007
The Wonders
2014
Mahogany
1975
Obscene Desire
1978
Eye of the Devil
1966
Bogus
1996
Marked for Death
1990
The Princess and the Frog
2009
The Kiss – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kiss online?
+
The Kiss (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Kiss?
+
The main cast of The Kiss (1988) includes Meredith Salenger, Joanna Pacula, Mimi Kuzyk, Nicholas Kilbertus and Sabrina Boudot. The film was directed by Pen Densham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kiss released?
+
The Kiss was released on October 14, 1988 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Kiss worth watching?
+
The Kiss (1988) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Kiss?
+
Yes. The official The Kiss trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.