Def by Temptation

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Def by Temptation

R

Released Mar 23, 1990

1h 35m

Horror

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Joel (James Bond III), a quiet divinity student from North Carolina, starts to question his faith. So he heads to New York to visit his friend K (Kadeem Hardison), a struggling actor, who takes him out bar-hopping. They meet a gorgeous seductress (Cynthia Bond) who turns out to be a succubus, a demon spirit luring black lotharios to their deaths. When she sets her eyes on Joel, K turns to the help of Dougie (Bill Nunn), a drunken cop who specializes in supernatural investigations.

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Tim Pulleine

Guardian

After a tolerably promising start the strain involved in parodying material that is to begin with essentially parodic increasingly betrays strain.

Mar 13, 2021

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Steve Simels

Entertainment Weekly

Def by Temptation is a relatively classy affair, redeemed by good performances.

Rated: C+

Oct 26, 2020

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

"Def by Temptation" is vital and funny, but is also reflective in ways not typical of genre fare.

Oct 26, 2020

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

Don't let the Troma label fool you: Def By Temptation has a lot more on its mind than just shock value.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 21, 2022

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

The low budget hampers some of the storytelling, but there's plenty to like in James Bond III's succubus film. Kadeem Hardison is a stand-out, but it's the neon-soaked cinematography from future director Ernest R. Dickerson that truly shines

Jun 17, 2022

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Randall King

Winnipeg Free Press

Cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson would go on to be a notable horror director himself ...

Mar 17, 2022

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Liam D

Probably the most Sophisticated Troma film ever made. It’s an very interesting but also gorey thriller with great performances especially from the writer and director James Bond III

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Scott S

This movie is one that, on the surface, would never give it a watch. However, I am glad I did. Even though there are some elements that are cheezy, it is a smart horror film that attacks a lot of themes from faith to politics.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/23

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damian l

It was scary and sexy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Suffers a little from a low budget and moments that don't make sense. It still has a decent plot and great cast.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/22

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R P

Def by Temptation was a fun ride but not for everybody. (Read: foreverfinalgirl.com/def-by-temptation/)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/07/21

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Matthew D

Notable as being of two Troma movies with an all black cast (the other being 'Bugged'), this is a fine blend of horror and comedy that is surprisingly stylish and well acted for such a low-budget movie, providing, as Troma often does, that low funds doesn't have to mean low ambition.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/16/20

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Synopsis

Joel (James Bond III), a quiet divinity student from North Carolina, starts to question his faith. So he heads to New York to visit his friend K (Kadeem Hardison), a struggling actor, who takes him out bar-hopping. They meet a gorgeous seductress (Cynthia Bond) who turns out to be a succubus, a demon spirit luring black lotharios to their deaths. When she sets her eyes on Joel, K turns to the help of Dougie (Bill Nunn), a drunken cop who specializes in supernatural investigations.

Director: James Bond III
Producer: James Bond III
Distributor: Troma Films, Image Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Bonded Filmworks, Orpheus Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 23, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 35m

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