Kiss Daddy Goodnight (1987)

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At night, baby-face Laura dresses up as a vamp and lets random guys at bars pick her up, just to drug and rob them later. But then someone starts stalking her, and a person close to her is killed.

Introduction
"Kiss Daddy Goodnight" is a psychological thriller movie from 1987, directed by Peter Ily Huemer and starring Uma Thurman in her very first leading function. The low-budget independent film checks out themes of adjustment, desire, and power through a twisted story of seduction and deceit.

Plot
The movie concentrates on the life of Laura, a femme fatale character played by Uma Thurman, residing in New York City. Laura's modus operandi consists of seducing wealthy men only to cripple them and rob them of their valuables afterwards. Nevertheless, her life takes a drastic turn when she becomes involved with an unsafe male named Sid, portrayed by Paul Dillon, who is more disrupted and unsafe than her usual victims.

Weaves
As the story unfolds, Laura establishes an unusual relationship with her next-door neighbor, William, played by Paul Richards. He is a recluse obsessed with Laura, voyeuristically observing her and continuously expressing his desire to end up being intimate with her. When Sid becomes aware of William's interest in Laura, it erupts into a violent confrontation, escalating the characteristics and adding another dimension to the twisted story.

Power Dynamics and Psychological Tensions
"Kiss Daddy Goodnight" grows on the mental stress and power dynamics among its central characters. Laura's character, while at first appearing as a simple predator, becomes significantly complicated as she comes to grips with her vulnerability in the face of Sid's crude and enormous habits. Sid, on the other hand, is immediately depicted as highly volatile and precariously unforeseeable. The relation between Laura and William, although initially appearing as a one-sided fascination, gradually progresses revealing complex sensations and intentions.

Uma Thurman's Performance
In her first lead role, Uma Thurman delivers an efficiency that means the outstanding career to come. She remarkably works out the rather dark and twisted aspects of her character with vulnerability and determination, providing credibility to her character's improvement.

Conclusion
"Kiss Daddy Goodnight" is a raw exploration of dark desires and manipulation set against the gritty background of metropolitan life. Including a compelling story, appealing character dynamics, and Uma Thurman's powerful performance, the motion picture tackles ethical obscurity and the psychology of control.

Top Cast

  • Uma Thurman (small)
    Uma Thurman
    Laura
  • Paul Dillon (small)
    Paul Dillon
    Sid
  • Paul Richards
    William Tilden
  • Steve Buscemi (small)
    Steve Buscemi
    Johnny
  • Annabelle Gurwitch (small)
    Annabelle Gurwitch
    Sue
  • David Brisbin (small)
    David Brisbin
    Victim #1
  • Constance Burg
    Crazy Waitress
  • Sumner Crane
    Weird Customer
  • Barbara Linton
    Laura's Mom
  • Jenny Lee Mitchell
    Lara Tilden