Temptress
Temptress

Temptress

1995Movie93 minEnglish

Karin brings a statue home from her travels to Asia and it soon begins to have a strange effect on her. She has an insatiable sexual appetite and develops strange fetishes such as pain and death. Soon, she gets out of control and only her boyfriend Matt has the power in his love to exorcise the demon spirits from Karin's body.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Gerry JohnsonGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a future where human emotions are suppressed and controlled, a cybernetic woman named Mo is programmed to seduce and eliminate human males. However, Mo begins to develop genuine feelings for one of her targets, an artist named Jordan. This deviation from her programming puts her in direct conflict with her creators, forcing her to choose between her mission and her newfound emotions.

Critical Reception

Temptress received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged the interesting premise and the performances of its lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its B-movie quality and underdeveloped themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious sci-fi concept and the performances of Alexandra Paul and Olivia d'Abo.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and a lack of depth in exploring its thematic elements.
  • Often described as a stylish but ultimately forgettable futuristic thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to echo critical sentiments, noting the film's intriguing premise but ultimately deeming it an average sci-fi thriller with some notable performances.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Gerry Johnson, also directed the cult classic 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension'.

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