Def by Temptation (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1990, Def by Temptation is a thriller, horror and romance film directed by James Bond III, running about 95 minutes. “A terrifying tale of vampires and lust!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Def by Temptation stars Kadeem Hardison as K, James Bond III as Joel, Cynthia Bond as Temptress and Bill Nunn as Dougy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Def by Temptation has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Def by Temptation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Def by Temptation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Def by Temptation (1990)?
- In US, Def by Temptation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Def by Temptation worth watching?
- Def by Temptation holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Def by Temptation?
- Def by Temptation stars Kadeem Hardison, James Bond III, Cynthia Bond , Bill Nunn and Samuel L. Jackson.
- When was Def by Temptation released?
- Def by Temptation was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.