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- Introduction - presented here is an archival introduction recorded by Jean Rollin some years ago. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
- Rituels: Fascination - this program features clips from archival interviews with Brigitte Lahaie and assistant director Natalie Perrey. The interviewees address Jean Rollin's working methods, the quality of the acting in Fascination, the weak editing work, and the atmosphere that gives it its identity. There is also a short clip with Rollin commenting. In French, with English subtitles. (8 min).
- Philippe D'Aram: The Music of Fascination - this program presents an archival interview with composer Philippe D'Aram in which he discusses his first collaboration with Jean Rollin and the type of music he created once Fascination and its themes were explained to him. In French, with English subtitles. (20 min).
- Virginie Selavy: Love Like Blood - in this new program, critic Virginie Selavy discusses the production of Fascination and its themes. In English, not subtitled. (7 min).
- Alternative Sequences -
- 1. Sequence One - a lovemaking scene featuring Jean-Marie Lemaire and Brigitte Lahaie. With music. (8 min).
- 2. Sequence Two - a lovemaking scene featuring Brigitte Lahaie and a secondary character. With music. (8 min).
- Trailer - a remastered vintage theatrical trailer for Fascination. With music. (3 min).
- Image Gallery - a collection of vintage promotional materials for Fascination.
- Eurotika!: Virgins and Vampires - this archival program examines the cinematic legacy of Jean Rollin. The program uses clips from archival interviews with Rollin and several of his films. It was introduced via the TV series Eurotika!. In English, not subtitled. (25 min).
- Commentary - an exclusive audio commentary recorded by critic and author Jeremy Richey.
- Book - an 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 technical credits.
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