The sexy, sinister beings of The Vampire Diaries are back in a thrilling Season 3. As Stefan succumbs to Klaus, Damon and Elena join forces to try to save him, rekindling their long-repressed emotions. Meanwhile the door to the other side opens wide, allowing spirits to invade and come between Jeremy and Bonnie. Caroline and Tyler grow closer, pushing their families farther apart.

Rating: Not rated.

Release date: Aug. 28, 2012.

Originally broadcast in 2011.

Based on the novels, The vampire diaries by L.J. Smith.

Special features: Pages of the wolf:3 featurettes ; The myth & the mystery (Werewolf Lore) ; Building the beasts (working with actual and mechanical wolves) and howling at the moon (Michael Trevino's transformative makeup process) ; Her own worst enemy ... Elena, Catherine and Nina! ; Nina Dobrev rises to the challenge of playing two roles ; The perfect love triangle : vampires, werewolves, witches: setting the record straight on Who's nibbling on whom for the first two seasons unaired scenes ; audio commentary on "Masquerade" with executive producers Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec ; Secon bite AKA gag reel.

Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Steven R. Mcqueen, Katerina Graham, Candice Accola, Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino, Matt Davis, Joseph Morgan.

DVD, 16x9 full frame, Dolby Surround 5.1, stereo.

English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.

English or Portuguese dialogue; Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese, Thai or Portuguese subtitles.

The return ; Brave new world ; Bad moon rising ; Memory lane ; Kill or be killed ; Plan B ; Masquerade ; Rose ; Katerina ; The sacrifice ; By the light of the moon ; The descent ; Daddy issues ; Crying wolf ; The dinner party ; House guest ; Know thy enemy ; The last dance ; Klaus ; The last day ; The sun also rises ; As I lay dying.