Def by Temptation

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 35m

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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

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  • Oct 21, 2026

    An evil starts in New York City, Temptress (played by Cynthia Bond), who lures men to seduce them and kill them. She makes sure she isn't getting caught any time soon, as she blends perfectly in the bars and clubs she goes to. The temptress sets her sight on Joel (played by…

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    Brendan 👻
    Brendan 👻
    Oct 28, 2018

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

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    matt lynch
    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…

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    pirateneckbeard
    pirateneckbeard
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    Sep 21, 2026

    I didn’t know James Bond made a movie what the hell New York... a psychological limbo whose depths seem to liberate a cultural distinctive spirit from its own restraints, overflowing with the experimentation that deserves to be appreciated. Bond creates... in my opinion...…

    214 Likes
    wersku
    wersku
    Oct 20, 2026

    (𝟣/𝟤) 𝖺 𝗆𝗈𝗏𝗂𝖾 𝖻𝗒 𝖺 𝖻𝗅𝖺𝖼𝗄 𝖽𝗂𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗍𝗈𝗋. (𝟩/𝟫) 𝖽𝖾𝖼𝖺𝖽𝖾𝗌: 𝟣𝟫𝟫𝟢𝗌༺🕯️༻ 𖥔 ݁ ˖ 💋 ˖ ݁ 𖥔 ༺ ⛪ ༻ ─ 𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗥 ¡#20/31! 𖥔 ݁ ˖ 🧛🏿‍♂️ 🥀 🌃 ˖ ݁ 𖥔 nunca fue tan literal lo d morir por calentura

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    𖦹 vico
    𖦹 vico
    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…

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    Lexxx
    Lexxx
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    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…

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    anna nomaly
    anna nomaly
    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…

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    belial_carboni
    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…

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    haley
    haley

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  • Xavier Davis
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    Def by Temptation

    I’m increasingly thinking that black people just make the coolest vampires. this, sinners, blade vs what. dracula? nosferatu? interview with a vampire?

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    Jazzy
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    The “come to the fold” dream is so good!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Def by Temptation (1990) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Def by Temptation (1990)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Def by Temptation (1990) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Def by Temptation (1990)?
  • James Bond as Joel
  • Kadeem Hardison as 'K'
  • Cynthia Bond as Temptress
  • Bill Nunn as Dougy
  • Minnie Gentry as Grandma
  • Rony Clanton as Married Man
Who's the director behind Def by Temptation (1990)?
James Bond and James Bond directed Def by Temptation (1990).
Who produced Def by Temptation (1990)?
Nelson George, Kevin Harewood and Charles Huggins produced Def by Temptation (1990).