5.7 | / 10 |
Users | 3.2 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 3.2 |
Larry's wife Erica loves her husband very much and would do nearly anything for him -- which takes on a whole new meaning when one discovers that she's a witch with a firm command of her darker powers. Larry is in line for a promotion, but instead the senior partnership is given to Howard (Edward Albert), and Erica is just as upset as you might imagine; using both her sexual allure and her magical powers, Erica takes her revenge on Howard, leaving him in a wheelchair. However, it seems that Howard's wife Amelia is also a witch, and she's not about to allow the crippling of Howard to go unpunished.
Starring: Linda Blair, Edward Albert, Julie Strain, Michael Parks, Larry PoindexterHorror | 100% |
Erotic | 26% |
Supernatural | 18% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
I don’t think director Jim Wynorksi has ever turned down a job, managing to build a career on blind script selection, finding hope with the bleakest of productions. He’s a B-movie craftsman, and one with plenty of experience with exploitation, credited on such titles such as “Not of this Earth,” “Deathstalker II,” “Chopping Mall,” and “The Bare Wench Project.” Give the man lunch money, naked actors, and the opportunity to spill a little fake blood, and he’s capable of creating a certain type of bottom-shelf magic. 1995’s “Sorceress” (titled “Temptress” on the Blu-ray) isn’t a raging effort of pure cinema, but as sleaze goes, it has its moments, most of them manufactured by Wynorski and his indefatigable interest in bedroom antics, seasoned here with bits of witchcraft. “Sorceress” doesn’t make complete sense, and its handle on refined filmmaking elements is tenuous at best, but for those looking for cheap thrills and a weirdly calming viewing experience, Wynorksi delivers here, wisely showing more interest in sexual gamesmanship than suspense, as the feature is much too silly to support the weight of proper screen mayhem.
The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation handles the limited cinematic demands of "Sorceress" with care, delivering a defined viewing experience that restores freshness to the 21-year-old video store staple. Detail is terrific throughout, capturing particulars on nudity and set decoration, while costumes, when in use, offer touchable textures that contribute to the effort's sensuality. Colors are nicely refreshed, with compelling primaries and natural skintones, while more drastic acts of violence present deep reds. Delineation reaches as far as the original cinematography allows, handling frame information satisfactorily. Source is in fine shape, without overt damage.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix manages the weirdly soothing mood of "Sorceress" without disruption, leading with emphasis on scoring. While instrumentation is inherently thin, musical detail comes through as intended, bringing out the full range of the synth-based score. Dialogue exchanges are sharp and direct, capturing surges in emotionality without distortion. Sound effects are effective and broad, and atmospherics deliver without concern.
"Sorceress" eventually arrives at a more traditional area of suspense, but it takes a long time to get there, requiring those in need of thrills to sit through conversations about Debussy recordings and scenes where the characters paint a living room. Wynorksi doesn't whip the picture into a frenzy, but violence does manage to lash out in the climax, giving the effort of jolt of gore. However, "Sorceress" doesn't exactly need the aggressive punctuation, doing an adequate job holding interest with B-movie adventures and mild unrest, leaving a specific audience with specific highlights. More pronounced ambition is met by a series of yawns and mental wish for more Erica-branded bedroom torment.
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