Inspired by Sacher-Masoch's "Venus in Furs," the German SEDUCTION: THE CRUEL WOMAN is an attempt at a stylish exploration into sado-masochism. Wanda (Mechthild Grossmann) runs a sex gallery in which her various friends and lovers enact scenes of sadism upon each other for the entertainment
of audiences and for the occasional private client. Wanda is torn between her wimpy husband Gregor (Udo Kier) and Caren (Carola Regnier), a repressed shoe fetishist and boutique owner. Wanda is interviewed by a kinky journalist who gets to act out all his innermost longings as he is given a
demonstration of sadism. As the film ends, Gregor tries to win back Wanda in a most outlan...
Released:
1989
Rated:
NR
Length:
90 mins