Def By Temptation (1990)
Directed by James Bond III · Cinematography by Ernest R. Dickerson
R95 min57 frames
HorrorThrillerRomance
A terrifying tale of vampires and lust!
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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.
Def by Temptation is a 1990 American black horror film written, produced, and directed by James Bond III, who also stars in the film alongside Cynthia Bond, Kadeem Hardison, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bill Nunn. Set in New York City, the film's plot follows a succubus (Bond) who preys on Black men, drawing the attention of a minister-in-training named Joel, Joel's childhood friend K (Hardison), and a police officer (Nunn).
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What does the cinematography of Def By Temptation look like?
Sampled across 57 frames, the coverage of Def By Temptation leans on medium shots (54% of the sample) and close-ups (25%). Cinematographer Ernest R. Dickerson keeps 74% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 84% of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 77% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.
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