The Kiss

Felice is the enigmatic sister whose globe-trotting life masks a deadly lineage. She wields the cursed talisman and pursues Amy to pass the curse on to the next generation. Her seductive demeanor and ritual acts propel the horror, revealing the dark costs of inherited power.

Hilary is the stable, protective mother in Albany who tries to shield her family from Felice's resurfacing. Her life is upended when Felice reappears and the curse threatens Amy. Her cautious, loving stance contrasts with Felice's dangerous recklessness.

Amy is the teenage daughter caught between a hidden family past and a rising supernatural threat. She discovers the talisman and races to outmaneuver Felice to protect herself and Brenda. The climax pits her resilience against a parasite that will stop at nothing to pass into her blood.

Jack is the architect husband who must face the danger Felice brings into his home. He balances loyalty to his family with the imperative to survive as the curse destabilizes their world. His choices fuel the final confrontation with the parasite.

Brenda is the nurse neighbor who proves practical and protective, helping Amy escape Felice's reach. She uncovers disturbing clues, including a blood sample linked to Felice, and acts as a steadfast ally in the fight for survival.

Aunt Irene accompanies Felice on the Congo journey and is dragged into the talisman’s influence, attacking Felice as blood is spilled. Her death marks the talisman’s reach across generations.

Terry is Amy's love interest who confronts Felice and becomes entangled in the dangerous ritual. He pays the price for seeking the truth, dying in a fatal accident that appears to be a suicide orchestrated by Felice's power.