Seduction: Three Tales from the 'Inner Sanctum' (1992)

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Victoria Principal stars in three gripping tales of obsessive love, portraying three different women who find there is a price to pay when passion, desire and love are taken to the extreme. In the three tales, she is seduced into a deadly love triangle, uncovering her husband's deadly obsession, and dealing with an innocent computer correspondence that becomes an obsessive, erotic love affair.

Film Overview
"Seduction: Three Tales from the 'Inner Sanctum'" is a 1992 anthology film directed by Gregory Dark, produced by Andrew W. Garroni, and composed by Janine Gasson. The movie, which is also known as "Night Vision" or "Seduction: The Inner Sanctum", includes a compilation of three sexual thrillers, each exploring various elements of love, desire, and desire. The stories are presented by a mystical character, referred to as "The Electrician" (played by Martin Hewitt), who functions as the film's storyteller and guide.

First Tale: The Awakening
The first story, "The Awakening", follows the life of Dawn (played by Tanya Roberts), a girl who inherits a stunning estate after her rich uncle dies. As she settles into her brand-new home, she starts to have odd visions of a sensuous and intriguing woman who appears to be haunting your home. This mystical female, Laura (played by Delia Sheppard), exposes herself as her late uncle's lover and declares to have actually been wrongfully put behind bars within the walls of the mansion. As Dawn digs much deeper into the secret and becomes increasingly drawn in to Laura, the lines between truth and fantasy start to blur, leading to a series of stunning revelations.

Second Tale: Double or Nothing
In "Double or Nothing", an investigative press reporter named Jack (played by Gary Hudson) is appointed to interview the reclusive and mystical billionaire Erich Dryer (played by Wolfgang Bodison). Clothes dryer, who is known for his unusual sexual exploits and eccentric lifestyle, is reported to be seeking an "exotic" female partner who can endure his intense desires. Captivated, Jack persuades his sweetheart, Susan (played by Michelle Johnson), to impersonate a prospective lover for Dryer to get a scoop for his story.

As Susan dives deeper into Dryer's world of extravagant living and sensual fantasies, she starts to question her own desires and the nature of her relationship with Jack. Tensions escalate between the couple as they become knotted in a video game of seduction and control, eventually finding that there may be more to Dryer's world than fulfills the eye.

Third Tale: Dirty Laundry
"Dirty Laundry" centers on Gina (played by Monique Parent), a young, stunning, and enthusiastic woman who works as a laundress in a hotel frequented by rich businessmen. One evening, she experiences the captivating and handsome Richard (played by Nick Cassavetes), who provides to show her the finer side of life in exchange for a night of enthusiasm. Not able to withstand the attraction of Richard's world, Gina consents to his proposal and start a journey of sexual expedition and self-discovery.

However, as the set participate in a series of significantly intriguing encounters, the line in between love and desire starts to blur, threatening to undermine the foundation of their newfound relationship. As Gina faces the real nature of her desires and the limitations of her ambition, she should choose whether the course towards wealth and power is worth the sacrifice of her own happiness.

Conclusion
"Seduction: Three Tales from the 'Inner Sanctum'" explores the darker side of human desires and the intricacies of love, desire, and temptation. Through its use of aesthetically jailing, dreamlike sequences and erotic seduction, the movie checks out complex themes of power, seduction, and the look for emotional satisfaction. The three stories provide unique and awesome perspectives on the principle of seduction, leaving audiences questioning the borders of love, obsession, and the pursuit of happiness.

Top Cast

  • Victoria Principal (small)
    Victoria Principal
    Patty / Sylvia
  • John Terry (small)
    John Terry
    Kenneth / Nathan / Tom
  • Susan Diol (small)
    Susan Diol
    Ada Raymond
  • Marcia Firesten (small)
    Marcia Firesten
    Joan's Receptionist
  • Lorie Griffin
    Kenneth's Receptionist
  • Richard Herd (small)
    Richard Herd
    Charles Hackley
  • James Carroll Jordan (small)
    James Carroll Jordan
    Dick
  • Andreas Katsulas (small)
    Andreas Katsulas
    Frank
  • Joe Lambie
    Hoffliner
  • Michael French
    John Raymond