Def by Temptation

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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

03/13/2021

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

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Steve Simels

Entertainment Weekly

10/26/2020

C+

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

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

10/26/2020

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

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Sharai Bohannon

Dread Central

Sep 24

3.5/5

'Def by Temptation' is smart, sexy, chaotic, and weirdly progressive in so many ways.

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

06/21/2022

3.5/5

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

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

06/17/2022

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

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Harold C.

@ChambersContent Oct 14

Stylishly shot and atmospherically edited, this low-budget indie makes the most of its limitations. The story itself is thin and sometimes leans on convenient shortcuts, but the moody visuals, effective sound design, and a standout performance from Cynthia Bond help carry it. A seductive demon tale with just enough soul to stand out, even if it never fully escapes its plain foundation.

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Liam D

@Mediawatcher2003 Dec 29

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

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Scott S

10/11/2023

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.

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damian l

07/26/2022

It was scary and sexy

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06/20/2022

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

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R P

10/04/2021

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

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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.

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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