KF1276

2020

Games

Kelly, portrayed by Persis Khambatta, is a pivotal character in the 1980 science fiction thriller film, Games (also known as The Killing Game). She is a sophisticated and enigmatic European woman who enters the lives of Charles and Jennifer Wheeler, a wealthy and seemingly bored New York couple.

Kelly presents herself as a traveler and an intriguing stranger. She quickly becomes involved in the Wheelers' elaborate and often dangerous games, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality. Her presence introduces an element of unpredictability and escalating tension into their relationship and their home.

Kelly's true motivations are shrouded in mystery throughout much of the film. Her involvement in the games, and her ultimate goals regarding Charles and Jennifer, are central to the plot's unfolding suspense and dramatic climax. She is a catalyst, driving the Wheelers to confront hidden aspects of themselves and their marriage.