''Devil in the Flesh'' is a 1998 American

erotic thriller The erotic thriller is a film subgenre defined as a thriller with a thematic basis in illicit romance or erotic fantasy. Though exact definitions of the erotic thriller can vary, it is generally agreed "bodily danger and pleasure must remain in ...

film directed by Steve Cohen and starring

Rose McGowan Rósa Arianna "Rose" McGowan (born September 5, 1973) is an American actress. After her film debut in a brief role in the comedy ''Encino Man'' (1992), McGowan achieved wider recognition for her performance in the dark comedy ''The Doom Generati ...

and

Alex McArthur Alex McArthur (born March 6, 1957) is an American actor. Early life and education He was born in Telford, Pennsylvania, the son of Bruce, a contractor, and Dolores McArthur. He studied acting at De Anza College and San Jose State University, ...

. The film was co-written by Cohen with

Kelly Carlin-McCall Kelly Marie Carlin (born June 15, 1963) is an American radio host, producer, screenwriter and actress. Biography Carlin was born on June 15, 1963 in Dayton, Ohio, the only child of comedian George Carlin and his first wife, Brenda Hosbrook. She b ...

, Robert McCall and Michael Michaud, based on a story by Kurt Anderson and Richard Brandes, and is not based on the twice-filmed

Raymond Radiguet Raymond Radiguet (18 June 1903 – 12 December 1923) was a French novelist and poet whose two novels were noted for their explicit themes, and unique style and tone. Early life Radiguet was born in Saint-Maur, Val-de-Marne, close to Paris, th ...

novel '' Le Diable au corps'' (''The Devil in the Flesh''). The film was also released under the title ''Dearly Devoted''.

Plot

A beautiful, troubled teenage girl, Debbie Strand, is being brought up by her previously estranged grandmother in Los Angeles after her mother and her mother's boyfriend die in a suspicious house fire. Her grandmother is an extremely strict, fundamentalist Christian who believes that her granddaughter is exactly like her mother. She forces Debbie to wear the grandmother's old clothes instead of buying her new ones, and abuses her by beating her with the grandmother's walking cane. When she tells Debbie she's putting her in a reform school, Debbie yanks her cane out of her hands and kills her with it. Debbie becomes enthralled with Peter Rinaldi, an English teacher at her new school. However, Peter has a fiancée and strong scruples, so rejects Debbie's repeated advances. Peter finds that his life is ruined and bodies are piling up. During the hectic climax, Debbie breaks into his fiancée, Marilyn's, home with the intention of killing her. Peter realizes Debbie has gone there and follows her. While he is on his way, Debbie confronts Marilyn, who attempts to flee through the kitchen, but is brought down by Debbie, who knocks her unconscious. As Debbie attempts to murder her, Peter rushes in and stops her.

Cast

Sequel

A sequel titled '' Devil in the Flesh 2'' was released in 2000, with actress

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe Jodi Lyn O'Keefe (born October 10, 1978) is an American actress, model, and fashion designer. She came to prominence as Cassidy Bridges on the television series ''Nash Bridges'' (1996–2001) and played Gretchen Morgan on ''Prison Break'' (2007� ...

replacing McGowan.

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Devil In The Flesh (1998 Film) 1998 films 1998 independent films 1998 thriller films 1990s English-language films 1990s erotic thriller films American erotic thriller films American independent films Films about stalking Films set in Los Angeles Teen thriller films Films directed by Steve Cohen 1990s American films