Def by Temptation
“A terrifying tale of vampires and lust!”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-09
Top Cast
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James Bond III
Joel
Kadeem Hardison
K
Bill Nunn
Dougy
Samuel L. Jackson
Minister Garth
Minnie Gentry
Grandma
Rony Clanton
Married Man
Stephen Van Cleef
Jonathan
John Canada Terrell
Bartender #1
Guy Davis
Bartender #2
Cynthia Bond
Temptress
Freddie Jackson
Self
Najee
Self
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 13, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bond III
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bond III
- Original Score
- Paul Laurence
- Original Title
- Def by Temptation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Bonded Filmworks, Orpheus Pictures, Troma Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bond III
James Bond III
Paul Laurence
Ernest R. Dickerson
Kevin Harewood, Nelson George, Charles Huggins, James Bond III, Kervin Simms
Department Leadership Roster
James Bond III
Producer
Kervin Simms
Producer
Hajna O. Moss
Producer
John Michael Reefer
Costume Design
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director of Photography
Paul Laurence
Original Music Composer
James Bond III
Writer
James Bond III
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Def by Temptation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Def by Temptation about?
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.
Who directed Def by Temptation?
Def by Temptation was directed by James Bond III.
Who stars in Def by Temptation?
The principal cast of Def by Temptation includes James Bond III, Kadeem Hardison, Bill Nunn, Samuel L. Jackson, Minnie Gentry.
When was Def by Temptation released and how long is it?
Def by Temptation was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Def by Temptation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Def by Temptation was composed by Paul Laurence .
What is the age rating and content advisory for Def by Temptation?
Def by Temptation holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).