Def by Temptation

Name: Def by Temptation
Duration: 1 h 35 min

1hr 35m

1hr 35m
3.2/5 (4.0K)
77%

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… More Details »

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

James Bond, James Bond

Producer:

Nelson George, Kevin Harewood, Charles Huggins

Writer:

James Bond

Release Date:

Jan 1, 1990

Runtime:

1hr 35m

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James Bond
Kadeem Hardison
Cynthia Bond
Bill Nunn
Minnie Gentry
Rony Clanton

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.2

RATINGS 13 FANS

3.2

Oct 28, 2018

Somehow they made a blaxplo horror MOONLIGHT almost 30 years ago and nobody noticed.

273 Likes

matt lynch

Mar 6, 2025

This was quite the conundrum of a film skipping the good and bad religious aspect it felt tonally all over the place with this low budget look but had some solid acting(as well as some not so good). With these cheap sets we are set off on a story of a vampire/demon…

221 Likes

pirateneckbeard

Oct 25, 2022

An electric blend of creative vampire mythos with Henenlotter-esque grimecore, sensual and schlocky and completely elevated by its lack of resources. If that wasn’t enough, the spiritual journey embarked upon by writer-director James Bond III’s Joel cuts deep, approaching…

103 Likes

anna nomaly
Jan 27, 2026

I ❤️ watching a succubus peg a man to death!!!! 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 Cynthia Bond is the sexiest demoness with her long metallic gold nails, and i’d be visiting that brooklyn bar every weekend hoping for a bloody shower hehe. Some really great practical…

96 Likes

Lexxx

Sep 28, 2021

The vote is in! YUS to the succuBUS! Def by Temptation don'tcha change this station. A Vinegar Syndrome film that I overlooked but I'm glad I finally arrived! 90s New York to the max, there's no shortage of swanky saxophones, old school hip hop and a gritty edge. Packed…

87 Likes

belial_carboni

Dec 4, 2022

def by temptation definitely exceeded my expectations. this is easily one of the best succubus horror films i have ever seen. it's actually ridiculous that i didn't know of this film's existence before today. it's got a low budget, but that doesn't stop it from having some…

83 Likes

haley
Jun 12, 2019

Def By Temptation is one of those gems I dug as a kid cause Kadeem Hardison aka Dwayne Wayne from A Different World starred in it. Finally got my hands on the top notch Vinegar Syndrome blu ray! This film is better than I remember it being. The Italian inspired lighting.…

80 Likes

Zay

Jan 24, 2021

Viewed with the Amazing Edith’s Collab Film Group. I have to say I really wanted to like this more. Some aspects I certainly do, but there’s a lot getting in it’s own way. The source of these matters stems from writer, director and actor James Bond III (sick name dude)…

76 Likes

Ziglet_mir

Jul 5, 2020

fear of the father (god and biological) morphed into a fear of women, with some tender bro friendship moments & humor. easily one of the best low budget features in terms of innovative uses of lighting, set design, editing, and cheap but effective sfx, the forced creativity…

79 Likes

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