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Fascination

1979 · Movie · Not Rated · 80 min · ★ 6.1 · 52% critics

Horror

A runaway criminal breaks into an eerie chateau and takes two frightened chambermaids hostage. As night falls, mysterious aristocratic women arrive, and he slowly realizes they’re keeping something dark hidden behind their refined facade.

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Details
Years
1979
Release date
1979-11-01
Language
French
Rated
Not Rated
Runtime
80 min
Critic score
52/100
TMDB rating
6.1/10 (114 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy Fascination if you want a slow-burn, gothic vampire tale soaked in seductive dread and standout visuals; Not for you if you dislike adult erotic horror or want a more substantial, tightly paced plot, like Lips of Blood.

Pros: atmospheric gothic chateau; captivating women; memorable vampire vibe | Cons: thin plot buildup; heavy erotic content; clumsy early pacing

Themes

  • rape
  • eroticism
  • castle
  • cult
  • knife
  • thief
  • aristocrat
  • erotic movie
  • erotic

Cast & crew

Directed by Jean Rollin