Fascination (1979)
Indicator, Limited Edition

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Erotically charged terror tale from Jean Rollin is set at the turn of the 20th century and focuses on a group of upper-middle-class women addicted to drinking blood. Two of the bloodsuckers seek the body of a young hood, but when one of them falls in love with him, a shocking struggle ensues. Franca Mai stars. 80 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: French; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; interviews; alternate scenes; 80-page book. In French with English subtitles. Region Free

New 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original French mono soundtrack
Audio commentary with Sylvia Kristel: From ‘Emmanuelle’ to Chabrol author Jeremy Richey (2023)
Jean Rollin Introduces ‘Fascination’ (1998): filmed appraisal
Rituals (2023): updated documentary on the making of Fascination by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette, including interviews with key collaborators Natalie Perrey and Brigitte Lahaie
The Music of ‘Fascination’ (2023): new presentation of an interview with composer Philippe D’Aram
Newly edited archival interview with assistant director Natalie Perrey (2023)
Critical appreciation by the author and film historian Virginie Sélavy (2023)
Alternative sequences: two extended sex scenes
Original theatrical trailer
Image galleries: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
Virgins and Vampires (1999): documentary on Rollin, produced and directed by Andy Starke and Pete Tombs, featuring contributions from actors Monica Swinn and Brigitte Lahaie, Nigel Wingrove of Redemption Films, and Rollin
New and improved English translation subtitles
Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Vanessa Morgan, an archival introduction by Jean Rollin, a previously untranslated archival interview with Rollin, an archival interview with actor Fanny Magier, critic Daniel Bird on the film’s soundtrack, and full film credits
World premiere on 4K UHD