What do you think about the film?
“Kiss me deadly” is one of the world’s superficial films I have ever watched. It is an exceptional film that I can call a moving picture Picasso because of its angled displays. Kiss me deadly is loud and vibrant is filled with lots of punctuation punches, beatings, torture, slapping, drugging and many more.
What struck you about it?
The most striking thing about the film is its sexually charged saturation, which is evident from the beginning. We see a naked girl putting on just a coat running down a highway. As she tries to stop any car that is passing, she pants and appears like she is about to organism. I was also amused by Mike Hammer’s (Ralph Meeker) when he publicly denies one of the world’s hottest women that no other man could deny.
Did you notice the use of lighting and camera angles?
First, the film’s conventions are ludicrous. Aldrich uses a dark light when the film starts in a highly inventive way and produces a highly fascinating storyline using comically entertaining characters. Kiss me deadly exhibits disorienting camera angles that are unique and unconventional compositions of Ernesto. Certain camera angles are quite unusual and modern and, for instance, punches into the camera, walking into the camera to end scene, female character stepping over male characters outstretched legs, and many more.
What kind of the world did the film portray?
This film is acted in the Eisenhower era when the illusions of security and safety were a reality. Aldrich has successfully incorporated veneer to purify the rampant corruption present in a decaying society that prides in technology in the form of cars, televisions, radios, atomic energy, and answering machines.
What kinds of characters?
To mention a few, the film features a no-nonsense Ralph Meeker, who plays with a tough-dialogue and is funny to watch. While in the car, we see a tight dialogue between the lady and Meeker; “What’s this all about? Do you always go around with no clothes on?” The selection of female actresses is superb. Most of them have exciting faces and personalities. Leachman is a real attention grabber, and together with Mickey Spillane and Meeker’s display, I find myself calling Aldrich’s characterization, “The Bi What’s it.”