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Vinegar Syndrome

Def By Temptation

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4.5 Stars (92 Reviews)

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 1,500 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Description

Joel (James Bond III) grew up in the church but has started questioning his beliefs. After sensing a supernatural presence from his deceased father, Joel becomes compelled to visit his cousin, K (Kadeem Hardison) in New York. But shortly after arriving, he and K become embroiled in a series of mysterious homicides of local men, all of whom were last seen in the company of a mysterious and beautiful woman, who has now set her bloodthirsty sights on K...

The sole directorial effort from child actor James Bond III, who also wrote, produced, and starred, DEF BY TEMPTATION is a macabre, neon tinged portrait of late 80s Brooklyn, blending supernatural horror and religious mysticism, punctuated by an electrifying hip hop and R&B soundtrack. Featuring an early performance from Samuel L. Jackson alongside character actor Bill Nunn (DO THE RIGHT THING) and exquisite visuals from one of the late 20th century's most gifted cinematographers, Ernest Dickerson (JUICE), Vinegar Syndrome brings DEF BY TEMPTATION to Blu-ray, newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative.

Details

Director(s): James Bond III

Starring: James Bond III, Samuel L. Jackson, Bill Nunn, Cynthia Bond, Kadeem Hardison

Release Year: 1990

Runtime: 95 min

Aspect Ratio(s): 1.85:1

Language(s): ENG- English

Sound: Mono

Subtitles: English SDH

Format: Blu-ray/DVD

Disc Info: Region Free Blu-ray/DVD

Restoration: Newly scanned and restored in 2K from its 35mm original camera negative

Genre: Horror, Vampire

SKU: VS-248 SLIP

Bonus Content

Brand new career-spanning audio interview with writer/producer/director/actor James Bond III
"Ernest & Lloyd" - a candid conversation between cinematographer Ernest Dickerson and Lloyd Kaufman
Film historian and critic Michael Gingold on Def By Temptation
Original trailer
Archival article gallery
Reversible cover artwork

Label Bio

Vinegar Syndrome was founded to rescue, restore, and preserve genre cinema. Our more than 500 releases to date offer ultimate editions of lost, forgotten, under-seen, under-appreciated, and essential works from around the globe.