Devil in the Flesh (1997)

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Teenage lust turns deadly in this slightly campy exploitation drama. Debbie Strand (Rose McGowan) is a sexy but troubled teenager with a checkered past who is sent to live with her grandmother after the death of her parents. Grandma attempts to keep Debbie on a short leash, but she's soon sneaking… More Teenage lust turns deadly in this slightly campy exploitation drama. Debbie Strand (Rose McGowan) is a sexy but troubled teenager with a checkered past who is sent to live with her grandmother after the death of her parents. Grandma attempts to keep Debbie on a short leash, but she's soon sneaking out for not always wholesome fun with her new friends. Debbie, who has never had trouble attracting whatever man she wants, sets her sights on Peter Rinaldi (Alex McArthur), a teacher at her high school. However, Peter has both a fiancée and strong scruples, so he repeatedly rejects Debbie's advances. But Hell hath no fury like a Debbie scorned, and before long Peter finds that his life is ruined and bodies are piling up, as an angry Ms. Strand takes her revenge on her would-be suitor. Also released under the title Dearly Devoted (and not based on the oft-filmed Raymond Radiguet novel), Devil in the Flesh was co-scripted by Kelly Carlin-McCall, daughter of noted comedian George Carlin. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Steve Cohen
Written By: Michael Michaud, Kelly Carlin-McCall, Robert H. McCall, Steve Cohen
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Drama

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1998 Wide
On DVD: Aug 5, 2003
Studio: Ardustry Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It never overcomes its baseness.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
As bad as the movie gets (which, to be fair, isn't THAT bad), Rose McGowan holds it together on at least a 'watchability' level. 'Believability' is another story.

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Professor W

Summary: A cheesy thriller similar to the Poison Ivy series. About a beautiful girl who is somewhat insane. The Good: The plot is meh but somewhat interesting. It's pretty funny too, like the main character's christian grandma. Overall it's really just worth the… More
Summary: A cheesy thriller similar to the Poison Ivy series. About a beautiful girl who is somewhat insane. The Good: The plot is meh but somewhat interesting. It's pretty funny too, like the main character's christian grandma. Overall it's really just worth the watch for the beautiful Rose McGowan. The Bad: The story isn't very believable, acting is meh, story is meh. Ratings: Acting: 7/10 Story: 5/10 Originalality: 4/10 Soundtrack: 6/10 Characters: 6/10 Overall: 7/10 Sexiness: (The following is my Review for the fappers 18+): There's no nudity in this but the wonderful Rose McGowan wears very skimpy clothing throughout the film and has some very arousing scenes. There's never a moment when she's not looking great. Fap Rating: 8/10
Christopher H

Rose McGowan plays this part wonderfully. Though this concept is in no way original, it works just well enough to be enjoyable.

Cast

            Rose McGowan as Debbie Strand

            Alex McArthur as Peter Rinaldi

            Phil Morris as Det. Joe Rosales

            Robert Silver as Det. Phil Archer

            Ed Berke as Fire chief

            J.C. Brandy as Janie Magray

            James Courtney as Mr. Roberts

            Michael Michaud as Dan

            Julia Nickson as Anna Nakashi

            Rick Overton as Dr. Milleston

            Wendy Robie as Joyce Saunders

            Sherrie Rose as Marilyn

            Milton James as Mr. Monsour

            Peg Shirley as Fiona

            Tom Simmons as Fireman #2

            Sara VanHorn as School Clerk

            Ken Fording as Investigator

            Endre Hules as Host

            Aloma Wright as Secretary

            Philip Boyd as Todd Sauser

            Ryan Bittle as Greg Straffer

            Krissy Carlson as Meegan

            Morgan Distefano as Student

            Carrick O'Quinn as Motorcycle Cop

            Nick Lee as Volunteer
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