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Def by Temptation

1990Movie1 h 35 minR

62
DecentGoodWatch score
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

An evil succubus is preying on libidinous black men in New York, and all that stands in her way is a minister-in-training, an aspiring actor, and a cop that specializes in cases involving the supernatural.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by
James Bond III
Written by
James Bond III

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Facts

March 23, 1990 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
March 23, 1990
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Violence, Nudity, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Evil Laugh, Fade to Black, Virtue Is Weakness +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Def by Temptation?"

Questions about Def by Temptation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Def by Temptation?

In the United States, Def by Temptation streams on Prime, Philo, AMC+, Criterion, and Shudder, and it is free with ads on Plex, Peacock, The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Def by Temptation worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (47).

Will Def by Temptation scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Def by Temptation good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Def by Temptation use?

Evil LaughFade to BlackVirtue Is WeaknessMonochrome CastingFemme FatalonsMissing ReflectionSuccubi and IncubiThe Rich Have White StuffBury Your GaysPsychosexual HorrorExcellent Judge of CharacterNot-So-Abandoned Buildingand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Evil Laugh, Fade to Black, and Virtue Is Weakness.