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Kissed (1996)

 -  Drama  -  11 April 1997 (USA)
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Over the years, a child's romantic ideals about death blossom into necrophilia, the study of embalming and the most profound relationship of her life.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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Matt
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Mr. Wallis
Natasha Morley ...
Young Sandra
Jessie Winter Mudie ...
Carol
James Timmons ...
Jan
Joe Maffei ...
Biology Teacher
Robert Thurston ...
Detective
Annabel Kershaw ...
Mother Larson
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Father Larson
Amber Warnat ...
Lisa Brown
Bill Finck ...
Minister
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Mourner
Edward Davey ...
Embalming Prof.
Hamish Wilson ...
Gurney Goner - Cadaver
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Over the years, a child's romantic ideals about death blossom into necrophilia, the study of embalming and the most profound relationship of her life. Written by Renee Ann Byrd <byrdie@wyrdbyrd.org>

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Love Knows No Bounds.

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Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for aberrant sexuality and some language | See all certifications »

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Release Date:

11 April 1997 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Hideg csók  »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$34,552 (USA) (11 April 1997)

Gross:

$465,417 (USA) (16 May 1997)
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Goofs

When Mr. Wallis is teaching Sandra to embalm, he is working on the left side while explaining the jugular/carotid injection method. In reality one point embalming is done on the right side. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Sandra Larson: When you die, your life... flashes, and you disintegrate, radiating energy. When a thing turns into its opposite, when love becomes hate, there are always sparks. But when life turns into death, it's explosive. There are streaks of light, magical, and electrifying. Everyone senses something, some energy, some spirit, some sort of illumination, But I see it. I've seen bodies shining like stars. Some say there's no soul, no afterlife, that life and death is the straightest line on ...
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References Nekromantik (1987) See more »

Soundtracks

"Try To Believe"
Performed by Ginger
Written by Hooper / Vince Jones (as Jones) / Hooper
Published by Giver Music/Warner-Chappell
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Seductive, enthralling, surprising
24 April 2004 | by (Luxembourg, Europe) – See all my reviews

I remember seeing this movie whenit was released in the theatres in Canada. We went to see the movie knowing nothing about it. I was a surprise as to the subject and I remember many people were shocked and repelled just by the subject. I was actually thrilled by the way the subject was approached. It wasn't vulgar, obscene or bawdy; on the contrary it was sensitive, almost romantic. One emphasizes with the main character, a girl who is attracted by dead persons. I felt seduced, almost hypnotised by many scenes.

All in all a very special and an excellent movie, but one which may not be seen superficially.


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