Brigitte Lahaie, born in 1955, began her film career in the late 1970s, quickly establishing herself within the realms of erotic and horror cinema. She appears in Fascination (1979), where her performance adds a layer of intrigue to the film's exploration of desire and manipulation. Lahaie's role in The Grapes of Death (1978) further cements her status as a cult icon, as she navigates a chilling narrative filled with tension and dread. Her diverse filmography on SassyFlix highlights her unique contributions to the genres of exploitation and giallo.
Fascination
This erotic horror film, set in 1905, tells the story of a thief who seeks refuge in a castle owned by two women, Eva (Brigitte Lahaie) and Elizabeth (Franca Mai). The women are seductive and teasing, but turn out to be part of a vampiric cult of blood-drinking aristocrats. Fascination is a very apt title for this spellbinding movie! A typically dreamlike and stylish work from the remarkable Jean Rollin. Yup, it’s another lesbian vampire movie (from a decade that produced quite a few!) but Rollin, like Jess Franco, puts his own original touches to it which make it truly unforgettable. Like most of Franco’s (and Dario Argento’s) output, atmosphere and aesthetics are more important than plot, and the performances of the actors involved are variable. Rollin doesn’t seem to be too concerned with creating believable characters, he uses his (beautiful) actresses as striking images moving across a background. His movies are often closer to paintings than your standard Hammer horror. That’s why ‘Fascination’ is so unlike most vampire movies you’ll ever see. Inspired and original. Don’t miss this one!
