Orson Welles, Susan Hampshire, Michel Bouquet, Matthieu Carrière, Jean-Pierre Cassel. Originally released as a motion picture in 1973. Based on a novel by Jean Ray. Also known as The Legend of Doom House.
Contents:
Disc 1: Malpertuis: Director's cut (1973: 119 minutes) Dutch language with removable English subtitles -- audio commentary from director Harry Kümel -- Orson Welles uncut, a 25-minute featurette containing rare outtakes footage of Welles during the filming of Malpertuis -- Susan Hampshire: one actress, three parts, an 11-minute featurette containing new interviews with Hampshire. Disc 2: Malpertuis: Cannes version (1972: 100 minutes) -- Reflections of darkness: Del Valle on Kümel, a new 74-minute career-length interview with director Kümel by noted film journalist David Del Valle -- Jean Ray / John Flanders, a 7-minute featurette that delves into the fantastical world of the Belgian writer including archival interview footage -- Trailer.
Summary:
In Flemish legend, Malpertuis is the devil's lair. It is also the name of the sinister and labyrinthine house belonging to the dying Cassavius (Orson Welles), whose relatives have gathered in anticipation of his death and their inheritance. All is not as it seems.
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