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

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in ''

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''.

Films

''Body Chemistry'' (1990)

''Body Chemistry'' is a 1990 erotic thriller film regarding a psychotic psychiatrist's obsession with her co-worker. It was directed and co-edited by

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and stars

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, Lisa Pescia,

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, David Kagen, H. Bradley Barneson and

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. Executive produced by

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, ''Body Chemistry'' was inspired by the 1987 film ''

,'' which had been a major success for distributor

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three years earlier. The film follows Tom Redding as he studies human sexuality while trying to find a suitable balance between work and family life. However, when a new psychiatrist, Dr. Claire Archer, is brought onto his project, they begin to have a passionate affair, unlocking hidden dires deep within Tom that he never knew existed. However, when Archer pushes things too far, Tom tries to break off the affair, with devastating consequences.

''Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger'' (1991)

''Body Chemistry II: The Voice of a Stranger'' is a 1991 erotic thriller film and the sequel to the previous year's film ''Body Chemistry.'' The film follows Dr. Claire Archer as she becomes a radio psychiatrist in a small california desert town and becomes fixated on an ex-cop with a violent streak desperate for help. Lisa Pescia returns supported by a new cast including

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, Morton Downey Jr.,

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and

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''Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry III'' (1994)

''Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry III'' is a 1994 erotic thriller film following the character of psychiatrist Dr. Claire Archer. It is directed by

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and produced by and stars

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, making his second film for

after 1991's

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. Lisa Pescia is replaced in the central role by

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plays Freddie Summers, a character played by David Kagen in'' Body Chemistry'' with a supporting cast including cult actors

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and Delia Sheppard.

''Body Chemistry IV: Full Exposure'' (1995)

''Body Chemistry IV: Full Exposure'' is a 1995 erotic thriller film and the final sequel in the Body Chemistry film series. It was directed by returning helmer

and follows on directly from '' Point of Seduction: Body Chemistry III'', but with Dr. Claire Archer now played by

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queen

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. The film follows Dr. Claire Archer on trial for murder as she attempts to seduce and silence everyone who opposes her, including her own counsel.

is the only cast member to return from the previous film, although

and

appear in archive footage from Body Chemistry III's final scene.

Cast and crew

Cast

Crew

References

External links

* * * * * {{IMDb title, qid=Q3641535, title=Body Chemistry IV: Full Exposure American film series Erotic film series Film series introduced in 1990 Thriller film series