THE VAULT

Fascination (1979) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.5/100

Now tell me the truth, who’s coming here tonight? DEATH!

The Premise

A runaway criminal breaks into an eerie chateau, taking its two frightened chambermaids hostage. As night falls, a group of mysterious aristocratic women arrive and the criminal begins to realize the women are hiding a sinister secret.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Gothic Horror, Erotic Horror, Fascination taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of rape, eroticism, castle continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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