Devil in the Flesh
Devil in the Flesh

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Devil in the Flesh

1999
Movie
Adult · 18+
104 min
English

Tamara (Julie Taylor) is an artist awaiting success. Enlisting the help of her lover, Michael (Frank Major), she offers to paint a portrait of Gabriele (Nick Lang), already a famous artist in his own right and renowned for his telepathic abilities. Tamara then meets Eva (Betty Anderson), Gabriele's exquisitely beautiful lover and object of his erotic over-indulgence. What ensues is a series of sexual situations leading to torrid transgressions and extreme eroticism. A bold and breathtaking adventure from Private!

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users58%
Director: Mark RomanekGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A troubled high school student named Debbie is expelled and sent to live with her abusive father. She soon becomes obsessed with the school's basketball star and begins to manipulate everyone around her to get what she wants. As her obsession grows, so does the body count, and it becomes clear that Debbie is far more dangerous than anyone could have imagined.

Critical Reception

Devil in the Flesh, also known as 'Disturbing Behavior', received mixed to negative reviews from critics upon its release. While some praised its dark atmosphere and Rose McGowan's performance, many found the plot to be derivative and underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its psychological thriller elements and others finding it predictable and gratuitous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and a committed performance from Rose McGowan.

  • Criticized for its derivative plot and a lack of originality.

  • Seen by some as a stylish but ultimately shallow thriller.

Google audience: Google users had a mixed reaction to Devil in the Flesh. Many found Rose McGowan's performance compelling and enjoyed the film's dark and suspenseful tone. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was predictable and lacked depth, with some describing it as a by-the-numbers thriller.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Disturbing Behavior' but was re-titled 'Devil in the Flesh' for its home video release in some regions, which led to confusion as there is another film with the same title from 1947.

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