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Fascination Limited Edition

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Released: 30th October 2023. Jealousy, vengeance, obsession, cannibalism, and blood-drinking collide in Fascination, director Jean Rollin’s decadent fantasy of sex and death. When a thief holes up in a remote château, taking two beautiful chambermaids’ hostage, the arrival of his accomplices and the château’s aristocratic owners leads to an orgy of violence and ritualistic bloodletting. With its standout performance from Brigitte Lahaie (The Night of the Hunted), as the scythe-wielding Eva, and an evocative score from Philippe D’Aram (The Living Dead Girl), Fascination is one of the purest expressions of Rollin’s unique fantastique aesthetic. Extras    INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES New 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films 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 Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US   All extras subject to change

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  • Details

    Released:
    30th October 2023
    Category:
    World Cinema
    Studio:
    Powerhouse Films
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    18 – Suitable only for adults
    Barcode:
    5060697922912
  • Description

    Jealousy, vengeance, obsession, cannibalism, and blood-drinking collide in Fascination, director Jean Rollin’s decadent fantasy of sex and death. When a thief holes up in a remote château, taking two beautiful chambermaids’ hostage, the arrival of his accomplices and the château’s aristocratic owners leads to an orgy of violence and ritualistic bloodletting. With its standout performance from Brigitte Lahaie (The Night of the Hunted), as the scythe-wielding Eva, and an evocative score from Philippe D’Aram (The Living Dead Girl), Fascination is one of the purest expressions of Rollin’s unique fantastique aesthetic.

    Extras    INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
    • New 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
    • 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
    • Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US

     

    All extras subject to change
    Region Code:
    Region A,B,C
    Duration:
    80 minutes
    Original Language:
    French
    Extras:
    Language(s): French, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.66, Mono, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Jeremy Richey (author), Documentaries: 'Rituals' (2023); 'Virgins and Vampires' (1999), Image Gallery, Interviews: Philippe D'Aram (composer); Natalie Perrey (assistant director), Making of Documentary, Jean Rollin introduces 'Fascination' (1998); Critical appreciation by Virginie Selavy (author/film historian); Alternative sequences: Two extended sex scenes, Trailers
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