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Def by Temptation

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Def by Temptation (1990)
Horror
An evil succubus is preying on libidinous black men in New York City, and all that stands in her way is a minister-in-training, an aspiring actor, and a cop who specializes in cases involvin... Read allAn evil succubus is preying on libidinous black men in New York City, and all that stands in her way is a minister-in-training, an aspiring actor, and a cop who specializes in cases involving the supernatural.An evil succubus is preying on libidinous black men in New York City, and all that stands in her way is a minister-in-training, an aspiring actor, and a cop who specializes in cases involving the supernatural.
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1.9K
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POPULARITY
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    • Director
      • James Bond III
    • Writer
      • James Bond III
    • Stars
      • James Bond III
      • Kadeem Hardison
      • Bill Nunn
    Top credits
    • Director
      • James Bond III
    • Writer
      • James Bond III
    • Stars
      • James Bond III
      • Kadeem Hardison
      • Bill Nunn
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    • 25User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    James Bond III
    James Bond III
    • Joel
    Kadeem Hardison
    Kadeem Hardison
    • 'K'
    Bill Nunn
    Bill Nunn
    • Dougy
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Minister Garth
    Minnie Gentry
    • Grandma
    Rony Clanton
    Rony Clanton
    • Married Man
    Steven Van Cleef
    • Jonathan
    John Canada Terrell
    • Bartender #1
    Guy Davis
    • Bartender #2
    Cynthia Bond
    • Temptress
    Najee
    Najee
    • Self
    Freddie Jackson
    • Self
    Melba Moore
    Melba Moore
    • Madam Sonya
    Z. Wright
    • Young Joel
    Michael Rivera
    • Gay Guy
    Sundra Jean Williams
    • Mrs. Garth
    Beth Latty
    • Lady #2
    Angela Stokes
    • Lady #3
    • Director
      • James Bond III
    • Writer
      • James Bond III
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Samuel L. Jackson and Bill Nunn (both graduates of Morehouse College in Atlanta) appeared in several movies together directed by fellow Morehouse alum Spike Lee. They include: "School Daze" (1988) "Do The Right Thing" (1989) "Mo Betta Blues" (1990) Bill would go on to appear in another Spike Lee joint, "He Got Game".
    • Goofs
      When Dougy is showing K the information on the computer, the word "Caucasian" is misspelled.
    • Quotes

      Bartender #1: Hey, baby, we had a good time - you can get an abortion now.

    • Connections
      Featured in Troma Is Spanish for Troma (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      All Over You
      Performed by Freddie Jackson

      Written by Michael Day, Thom Bishop, Rocky Maffit

      Produced by Michael Day for Michael Day Productions & Joel Kipnis for East Hill Productions

    User reviews25

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    One of the most underrated vampire movies of the 90's!
    In New York City, there is a beautiful temptress (Cynthia Bond) who seduces men at bars then takes them to her place only to murder them and drain their blood as she's actually a vampire. Joel (James Bond III) is a student from out-of-town who just came to the city to seek the advice of his actor friend named K ( Kadeem Hardisan), he also shows Joel a good time around the big apple especially at bars then has the help of Joel and a detective to find out what's behind these bizarre murders.

    Very interesting and underrated vampire blaxplotation thriller from writer-director-producer-star James Bond III. What works in this movie is a good storyline with some sex and violence around, the movie was released by the popular independent studio known as "Troma" in theaters and has gained a small cult following. The acting is very good especially the writing on the dialog, there's also some great cinematography that captures the mood and feel of this flick.

    If your into vampire flicks or supernatural horror movies then i suggest you watch this one!

    Also recommended: "Vamp", "Dracula" (1931), "The Hunger", "Vampire Hunter D", "Basic Instinct", "Bram Stoker's Dracula", "Near Dark", "Buffy The Vampire Slayer"( Movie and Show), "The Forsaken", "Innocent Blood", "Blackula", "Tales from The Hood", "Fright Night 1 & 2", "Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust", "Blood The Last Vampire", "Blade Trilogy", "American Werewolf in London", "The Lost Boys", "Daughters of Darkness", "John Carpenter's Vampires", "From Dusk Till Dawn", "Salem's Lot" ( 1979 and 2004), "Once Bitten", "Lifeforce", "Demons", "Suspiria", "Interview with the vampire", "Queen of the Damned", "The Night Flier", "Evil Dead II", "Lair of the White Worm", and "Martin".
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1991 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Troma
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Temptation
    • Filming locations
      • Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bonded Filmworks
      • Orpheus Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,218,579
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $54,582
      • May 13, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,218,579
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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