Film Screening: February Fantastique—Fascination

For our last film in the February Fantastique Film Festival, we are delighted to announce our screening of the 1979 vampire horror film Fascination*,* directed by Jean Rollin. 

After a successful robbery in Paris, Marc betrays his four accomplices and plans to escape to London with the gold coins he has stolen. Chased by his former accomplices, he takes refuge in an isolated château inhabited by two chambermaids, Elisabeth and Eva, who await the Marchioness. Amused by his presence, they promise not to turn Marc in to the police, leading to a shootout between them and his former accomplices. 

With a “delirious dreamlike aura,” Fascination is considered Jean Rollin’s “erotic masterpiece” with its playful and vampiric nature. 

Doors at 6:00 PM. Program at 6:30. Please enter via 54 W Chicago Ave.

About the Festival Curator

Stephanie Sack

Stephanie “La Gialloholique” Sack is a longtime Francophile and devoted enthusiast of European cinema, with a special passion for films from the 1960–1980 period. Her love of cinema centers on exploring the artistry, context, and emotion behind works that have often been overlooked or misunderstood. Known for her thoughtful curation and infectious enthusiasm, Stephanie brings fresh perspectives to audiences eager to rediscover hidden gems of film history. She celebrates the cultural richness and visual daring of mid-century European filmmaking, particularly the stylish intensity of Italian Giallo, French Fantastique, and Soviet Sci-Fi. Through her ongoing programming and producing, Stephanie continues to champion films that challenge convention and deserve a second look.