Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1988
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime
Votes1
DirectorHenri Pachard
WritersRaven Touchstone
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Temptress
About Once Upon a Temptress
Doing research for a stud-studio executive, screenwriter Daisy Parker relives the scandalous passion of a 1930's murder mystery. The sizzling sexual spirit of silent screen star Norma Duncan possesses Daisy in this torrid tale of the past and the present. When sex-crazed flappers meet today's Hollywood honeys, it's a carnal confrontation that's too good to miss!
Directed by Henri Pachard, Once Upon a Temptress leans on a strong ensemble — Alicia Monet, John Leslie, Shanna McCullough — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1988.
Read More on the BlogYou Might Also Like
More like Once Upon a Temptress, picked from what people are watching
5.8The Cat's Meow
2001 5.8
Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
The Cat's Meow
2001
6.9The Crash
2026 6.9
A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case.
The Crash
2026
6.5Into the Night
1985 6.5
Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.
Into the Night
1985
6.4Auto Focus
2002 6.4
A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.
Auto Focus
2002
7.4The Unforgivable
2021 7.4
A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.
The Unforgivable
2021
5.9Voyeur
2017 5.9
Legendary journalist Gay Talese unmasks a motel owner who spied on his guests for decades. But his bombshell story soon becomes a scandal of its own.
Voyeur
2017
User Reviews
10.0
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
Guides
What Should I Watch Tonight? How to Decide in 5 Minutes
The average person spends more time scrolling than watching. Here's a 5-minute method to pick tonight's movie or show by mood, not by endless browsing.