I, Desire
I, Desire

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I, Desire

1982
Movie
95 min
English

A coroner's assistant, who is also a law student, gets involved in a strange case involving his girlfriend's place of employment (a hospital), prostitutes, a defrocked priest, and vampires.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Richard C. SarafianGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, finds herself haunted by the disappearance of her sister, who was last seen with a charismatic but enigmatic psychiatrist named Dr. Ted Wilson. Sarah becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth, suspecting Wilson of foul play. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a dark web of manipulation and psychological torment, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.

Critical Reception

I, Desire is a lesser-known thriller that often gets overlooked. While it features a strong performance from James Woods, the film was met with mixed reviews, with many critics pointing to a convoluted plot and a somewhat predictable outcome. Audiences found it to be a somewhat disturbing but ultimately forgettable made-for-television movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a compelling performance from James Woods.

  • The plot becomes increasingly convoluted and difficult to follow.

  • Lacks the tension and suspense expected from a thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable due to the film's age and limited release. Available comments suggest it's a decent thriller for its time, though not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally made for television and aired on CBS as a part of their 'Movie of the Week' programming.

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