Lethal Seduction (1997) DVDRip
Teodolinda Mattson
Lethal Seduction (1997) DVDRip
Lethal Seduction is a 1997 erotic thriller film directed by Fred Olen Ray and starring Christopher Mitchum, Julie Strain, Joe Estevez, and Fred Watkins. The film follows a police detective who tries to catch a mysterious serial killer who targets crime boss Gus Gruman's associates by seducing and torturing them. The film was released on DVD by Shock-O-Rama in 2001.
Plot
Gus Gruman (Joe Estevez) is a powerful crime boss who has many enemies in the underworld. Someone is killing his friends and business associates by luring them into what promises to be a wild sexual encounter, but turns out to be a deadly trap. The victims are tortured and murdered by a gorgeous unidentified brunette (Julie Strain), who leaves no clues behind.
Trent Jacobson (Christopher Mitchum) is a police detective who is obsessed with solving the grisly homicides, but he has only one suspect - the mysterious woman seen leaving a crime scene. He also has a personal stake in the case, as his nephew Donny (Fred Watkins) is involved with Gruman's daughter Lisa (Rochelle Swanson), a spoiled heiress who is unaware of her father's criminal activities. Donny is a sleazy low-life and a big-time pimp who only wants Gruman's money, and the sexually-insatiable woman who has just entered his life.
As the murders continue, Trent moves closer to hunting down the serial killer, but he also faces danger from Gruman's henchmen, who suspect him of being an informant. The killer's motive and identity are revealed in a violent, bloody, and explosive climax that is sure to shock.
Cast
- Christopher Mitchum as Trent Jacobson
- Julie Strain as The Killer
- Joe Estevez as Gus Gruman
- Fred Watkins as Donny Jacobson
- Rochelle Swanson as Lisa Gruman
- Tammy Parks as Tammy
- Nikki Fritz as Nikki
- Tim Abell as Tim
- Robert Quarry as Robert
- Richard Gabai as Richard
Reception
Lethal Seduction received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Some praised the film for its campy humor, erotic scenes, and Julie Strain's performance, while others criticized the film for its low-budget production values, poor acting, and predictable plot. The film has a rating of 4.3 out of 10 on IMDb and 2.5 out of 5 on DVD Empire. The film was also featured on an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000 in 2023, where it was mocked for its numerous flaws.
Sources
- [IMDb]
- [DVD Empire]