Hops and Box Office Flops: ‘VAMPIRE’S KISS – Caged Uncaged’ – Revenge of The Fans

Vampires Kissis a window into the frayed psyche of a man losing his grip. Publishing executive Peter Loew is mentally melting down as he struggles to discover a meaningful relationship.This occurs amid the backdrop of the wild, relatively lawless streets of 1980s New York.

At its core,Vampires Kissis relevant social commentary about the disproportionate treatment women receive compared to men and the dangers of unchecked behaviors.

But its also as interesting a case study as you can have on the method to an actors madness. Nicolas Cage makes a lot of interesting choices in this film. Whether you agree with them, honestly, is up to you.

Because from the opening scene on, hes just going for it. Theindefinable accent, the physicality, the facesit is a tour de force of manic, unhinged behavior. ItsSpinal Taps amp eschewing 11 and heading straight to 12. And it is is just something that has to be seen.

Now, in saying that, I must also admit that the eccentricity of it does not make for a Hollywood blockbuster, nor does it equate to a sensible choice of roles for arising star. But Cage is Cage; hes an original.And Im not sure any other actor of his era could do what he does in this movie. Its that spastic.

So despite it floppingit grossed $725,131 on a budget of $2 millionits remembered more for unleashing the Cage we all know and love. Others involved with the project were not as fortunate. Both the director,Robert Bierman, and the writer, Joseph Minion, never quite recovereda shame, as this movie did have important things to say.

In the end, though, it truly is all about Cages performance. Love it or hate it, its one for the ages. So sit back, bite into aBatsquatch Hazy IPAfrom Rogue,and enter the vapid decadence of 1980s New York! I, the Thunderous Wizard (@WriterTLK),Capt. Cash, andChumpzilla, are harassing our co-workers to satiate our vampiric delirium!

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Hops and Box Office Flops: 'VAMPIRE'S KISS - Caged Uncaged' - Revenge of The Fans

Reviewed and Recommended by Erik Baquero