Seduction: The Cruel Woman

Seduction: The Cruel Woman is a drama set in Hamburg, where a woman named Wanda operates a gallery on the waterfront. She treats sadomasochistic rituals as both a profitable business and an art form, staging shows for paying audiences. The plot explores the psychological aspects of these relationships as Wanda manages her professional life and personal desires. She finds herself torn between her lesbian partner and an American trainee, while also dealing with a performer who disrupts their power dynamic by falling in love with her.

The film was directed by Monika Treut and Elfi Mikesch, who also wrote and produced the movie. This production marks the beginning of the listed filmography for both directors; Treut later directed Ghosted, Cooking Up Democracy, and Fucking Different Generations, while Mikesch directed Bombenwerfer and Krieg oder Frieden. The cast features Mechthild Großmann as Wanda, Udo Kier as Gregor, Carola Regnier as Caren, and Sheila McLaughlin as Justine.

Released in 1986 and produced by Hyena Films, the movie has a runtime of 84 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.3/10 on IMDb based on 268 votes and a score of 5.5/10 on TMDB from 13 votes.