Eurotika! Season 1, Episode 4: From Barcelona To Turnbridge Wells

Virgins And Vampires

Vampires and Virgins takes a look at the life of Jean Rollin, a director best known for his sexy vampire flicks. Through interviews with Rollin, the film reveals a sensitive artist whose work, while reviled in his native France, was acclaimed throughout the United States and Britain.

The Diabolical Mr. Franco

The Diabolical Mr. Franco explores the life and times of Jess Franco, the creator of the first Spanish porn films. His more than 200 films include Vampyros Lesbos, about a mysterious countess who lures young women back to her castle, and Necronomicon, adapted from a medieval book on the occult. The film includes interviews with Monica Swinn, Jess Franco, Michel Lemoine, Daniel Lesoeur, and Nigel Wingrove.

Blood And Black Lace: The Italian Horror

Blood and Black Lace focuses on Italian horror filmmakers Mario Bava, Dario Argento, and Lucio Fulci, whose baroque and bloody horror thrillers were also slick and stylish. The program features interviews with Erika Blanc, Orchidea de Santis, Daniela Giordano, Luigi Cozzi and Al Festa.

French Blue

This episode focuses on the evolution of french “art” films. Between 1976 and 1983 ALPHA FRANCE Studios produced more than 150 French hardcore 35mm movies. Largely unavailable outside of France many of these movies have achieved cult classic status.

Jose Benazeraf: A Life In Four Chapters

The Pope of Perversion is about the controversial French erotic filmmaker Jose Benazeraf, who, now in his 70s, continues to make erotica.

So Sweet, So Perverse

Profiling the films of Dagmar Lassander-Daniela Giordano-Karin Schubert-Ajita Wilson-Brigitte Lahaie-Orchidea de Santis-Lina Romay-Erika Blanc. Movies include: Pussy Talk, Femina Ridens, The Devil’s Nightmare, Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion, Werewolf Woman, The Nude Princess etc.

Strange Behaviour

Strange Behavior profiles a Paris-based, family-run production company named Eurocine. For nearly 50 years, Eurocine has been producing some of the most recognized low budget European flicks, including striptease movies and erotic crime thrillers.

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Mad medics, sick surgeons & psychotic scientists are the theme of this episode. Film excepts from: Dr.Jekyll & The Werewolf, Murder In A Blue World, Female Vampire[Jess Franco], Night Of The Doomed, Devil’s Kiss, The Awful Dr.Orloff, Vampyros Lesbos, Faceless, I Am Frigid…Why? etc.

I Am A Nymphomaniac

I am a Nymphomaniac explores the classy erotic films of Max Pecas, a pioneering force in French sexploitation films who discovered the talents of Elke Sommer, Anne Libert, and Sandra Julien.

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Blood And Sand

Blood and Sand focuses on classic Spanish horror, which distinguished itself as gorier, grittier, and more down-to-earth than works being produced elsewhere in Europe. The film features interviews with horror star Paul Naschy as well as some of his female co-stars.

The Blood Beast: The Films Of Michael Reeves

The Blood Beast looks at the films of British director Michael Reeves (Witchfinder General/The Conqueror Worm), who died under mysterious circumstances at age 26. Interviews include TV star Ian Ogilvy, who starred in all three of Reeves’s features; award winning author Iain Sinclair; and Paul Maslansky, who produced Reeves's first film.