The ''Body Chemistry'' film series is a series of four films that focus on sexy, psychotic psychiatrist Dr. Claire Archer. The character was inspired by the one played by

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in ''

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''.

''Body Chemistry''

''Body Chemistry'' is a 1990 American drama film directed by

Kristine Peterson Kristine Peterson (born May 8, 1958) is a film director who worked as an assistant director and second unit director on several films as well as directing her own films in the late '80s and '90s. She was a member of the staff at Zoetrope Studios ...

. It led to a series of sequels.

Plot

Two university academics study sexuality.

Cast

Marc Singer Marc Singer (born January 29, 1948) is a Canadian-born American actor best known for his roles in the '' Beastmaster'' film series, as Mike Donovan in the original 1980s TV series '' V'', and as Matt Cantrell in ''Dallas''. Early life Singer wa ...

as Tom Redding * Lisa Pescia as Dr. Claire Archer *

Mary Crosby Mary Frances Crosby (born September 14, 1959) is an American actress. She played Kristin Shepard in the television series ''Dallas'' (1979–1981, 1991).

as Marlee Redding * David Kagen as Freddie

''Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger''

'' Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger'' is a 1991 film.

Cast

Gregory Harrison Gregory Neale Harrison (born May 31, 1950) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Chandler in the 1987 film ''North Shore (1987 film), North Shore'', as Dr. George Alonzo "Gonzo" Gates, the young surgeon assistant of Dr. Trapper John ...

as Dan Pearson * Lisa Pescia as Dr. Claire Archer *

Morton Downey Jr. Sean Morton Downey Jr. (December 9, 1932 – March 12, 2001) was an American television talk show host and actor who pioneered the "trash TV" format in the late-1980s on his program ''The Morton Downey Jr. Show''. Early life Downey's parents we ...

as Chuck "Big Chuck" *

Robin Riker Robin Riker (born October 2, 1952) is an American actress and author. She made her big screen debut in the 1980 horror film ''Alligator'' and later went to star in the Showtime comedy series '' Brothers'' (1984–1989). Riker had starring roles ...

as Brenda *

Clint Howard Clinton Engle Howard (born April 20, 1959) is an American actor. He is the second son born to American actors Rance and Jean Howard, and younger brother of actor and director Ron Howard. His 200-plus acting credits include feature films such as ...

as Larabee

''Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry III''

''Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry III'' is a 1994 American erotic thriller film.

Plot

Movie producer Andrew Clay wants to make a film about Dr. Claire Archer, a psychologist who appears on television. Two men have died because of their obsession with her. Clay falls for the psychologist. The screenwriter of the proposed film begins to suspect she might be more guilty than everyone thinks. Matters are complicated when Clay's wife wants to play the psychologist in the film.

Cast

Andrew Stevens Herman Andrew Stevens (born June 10, 1955) is an American executive, film producer, director and actor. Early life Stevens was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the only child of actress Stella Stevens and her former husband Noble Herman Stephens. Ca ...

as Alan Clay *

Morgan Fairchild Morgan Fairchild (born Patsy Ann McClenny; February 3, 1950) is an American actress. She began acting in the early 1970s and has had roles in several television series since. Fairchild began her career on the CBS daytime soap opera ''Search for T ...

Robert Forster Robert Wallace Forster Jr. (July 13, 1941 – October 11, 2019) was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in ''Medium Cool'' (1969), Captain Dan Holland in ''The Black Hole'' (1979), Abdul Rafai in ''The Delta Force'' (1986), ...

Chick Vennera Francis Vincent Vennera (March 27, 1947 – July 7, 2021) was an American actor, known for his role as Joe Mondragon, in Robert Redford's ''The Milagro Beanfield War'', among other movies. He also often served as a voice double for Joe Pesci. ...

Shari Shattuck Shari Shattuck (born November 18, 1960) is an American actress and author. Shattuck was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She has appeared in hundreds of commercials, TV, film, and stage productions. Some roles include "Dallas", "Life Goes On", "On Dea ...

as Dr. Claire Archer *

Stella Stevens Stella Stevens (born Estelle Eggleston; October 1, 1938) is a American former actress. She began her acting career in 1959 and starred in such popular films as '' Girls! Girls! Girls!'' (1962), '' The Nutty Professor'' (1963), ''The Courtship of ...

''Body Chemistry IV: Full Exposure''

''Body Chemistry IV: Full Exposure'' is a 1995 film, the final film in the series. It was directed by Jim Wynorski, who plays a small role as a judge.

Plot

Dr. Claire Archer is accused of the murder of producer Andrew Clay. She hires a lawyer to defend her.

Cast

Shannon Tweed Shannon Lee Tweed Simmons (born March 10, 1957) is a Canadian actress and model. One of the most successful actresses of mainstream erotica, she is identified with the genre of the erotic thriller. Tweed has appeared in more than 60 films and i ...

as Dr. Claire Archer *

Larry Poindexter Larry Poindexter (born December 16, 1959) is an American actor and singer. Early life Poindexter was born in Dallas, Texas on December 16, 1959. Career He may be best-known for his role in 2003's '' S.W.A.T.'', in which he played by-the-book L ...

* Jim Wynorski as Judge

References

External links

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