Jess Franco boldly explores another work from the pen of the Marquis de Sade in this heady shot of cinematic perversion. Not only can you now own this on DVD, but also find out how they managed to rope Christopher Lee into such naughtiness.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

Picture Apart from some slight grain in the odd scene, this vibrant transfer is detailed and surprisingly clear. Um, flesh tones are good.

Sound The 2.0 mono mix is a little boxy, but copes OK with any moans or shrieks thrown at it.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Perversion Stories This 17-minute featurette contains brand new interviews with Jess Franco and producer Harry Alan Towers. It's an illuminating delight on a fascinating period in independent film production and distribution.

Jerry Gross had distribution rights to the film in the US, but complained to Franco that there were no penis shots in the movie. Jess responded with, "Who'd want to see Jack Taylor's penis?" It didn't matter anyway because the film was a smash hit in America, even without Taylor's little man.

Of course one actor who certainly wouldn't be showcasing his member was Christopher Lee. He stipulated no kissing and wasn't going to be caught on camera with naked ladies in the scene. So how come he was? Find out in this new interview with him. And no, he's not pleased!

Additional Extra Features Also on the DVD is a trailer and a well-written Jess Franco biography.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Region: 2
Chapters: 24
Ratio: 2.35:1 (anamorphic)
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 (mono)
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: None
Captions: None
Menus: Animated with lesbian kisses and Christopher Lee looking concerned
Special Features Subtitles: The Perversions Stories featurette comes with subtitles.

This DVD was reviewed on a JVC XV-S57 DVD player.