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- Commentary features film historian Francisco Peredo.
- "Surreal Experiment" (16:06, HD) is an interview with actress Ellen Sherman, who claims to have been the only American in the production of "The Mansion of Madness." Attracted to the project as a young woman in New York City, Sherman connected to a producer, which allowed her to acquire a role. The interviewee marvels over the art direction on the picture, and she recalls time at locations, including a dance scene inside a freezing monastery while only wearing jewels. Additional technical achievements are celebrated, and Sherman recalls her experience with director Juan Lopez Moctezuma and his crew, which was made up of newcomers to filmmaking. Co-stars are fondly recalled, and Sherman shares her thoughts on "The Mansion of Madness," admitting the visuals were prioritized, not the story.
- "Painting at Twenty Four Frames Per Second" (14:28, HD) is an interview with director Juan Lopez Moctezuma's daughter, Alessandra Moctezuma, who identifies Juan as a man of arts and culture, playing a major role in Mexican media. This included time as a news anchor, impressing his daughter with tours of the set and exposure to equipment, giving her a technical education on the creation of visual storytelling. Juan's life with his spouse is detailed, examining a collaborative relationship, celebrating his wife. Later in life, Juan struggled with depression, still maintaining connection to the arts through various endeavors. His medical issues worsened over time, eventually battling Alzheimer's disease near the end of his life.
- "Room for Play" (5:42, HD) is an interview with production and art designer Gabriel Weisz, who shares his initial introduction to director Juan Lopez Moctezuma and his interest in the world of Edgar Allan Poe, accepting work on "The Mansion of Madness." Production stories are shared, through the interviewee wasn't heavily involved in the shoot, offering his perspective on crew personalities and employment demands.
- "Alucardos: Portrait of a Vampire" (88:36, SD) is a 2011 feature-length documentary examining the life and times of director Juan Lopez Moctezuma. Friends and family share professional and personal tales about the man, who passed away in 1995.
- Alternate Spanish Language Titles (3:58, HD) are offered.
- Theatrical Trailer (4:35, HD)
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