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Def by Temptation

1990·Movie
1h 35min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Romance4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Faith and meaning

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A terrifying tale of vampires and lust!

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.
Urban HorrorSupernatural ThrillerErotic & ViolentDemonic PossessionAfrican American CinemaMoral ConflictReligious ThemesCult ClassicSlow Burn Suspense

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Def by Temptation

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Where can I stream Def by Temptation legally?

Def by Temptation is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Peacock, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Def by Temptation worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Def by Temptation rated?

RSexual contentViolenceNudityDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, violence, nudity, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Def by Temptation?

1 h 35 min

Def by Temptation runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Def by Temptation?

Critics78
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate Def by Temptation higher (78) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Def by Temptation in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Def by Temptation?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Def by Temptation in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Def by Temptation, including Evil Laugh, Fade to Black, Virtue Is Weakness.