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The Nude Vampire Limited Edition

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Released: 29th April 2024. Jean Rollin's second feature film, and his first in colour, The Nude Vampire (La Vampire nue) finds the master of the fantastique combining his trademark erotic-vampire themes with an homage to the mystery serials of his youth. When Pierre (Olivier Martin), the son of a wealthy industrialist, witnesses a beautiful woman (Caroline Cartier) being pursued and captured by men in bizarre masks, he decides to investigate, uncovering a sinister vampire cult... Starring Caroline Cartier (Lumiere), veteran French character actors Bernard Musson (The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie) and Paul Bisciglia (The Demoniacs), Lettrist artist Maurice Lemaitre (co-writer of Rollin's The Iron Rose), and Rollin regulars Olivier Martin (The Rape of the Vampire) and twins Cathy and Marie-Pierre Castel (Lips of Blood), The Nude Vampire is one of Jean Rollin's most eccentric and effective works. INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD SPECIAL FEATURES Brand-new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Original French and English mono soundtracks Audio commentary with film historians Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby (2024)  Jean Rollin Introduces ‘The Nude Vampire’ (1998) Le Passage (2024): updated documentary on the making of The Nude Vampire by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette, including interviews with key collaborators Natalie Perrey, Jean-Noël Delamarre and Jean-Pierre Bouyxou Fragment d’un dialogue (2024): extracts from selected interviews with Rollin conducted by Gouyette between 1998 and 2003  Interview with archivist Lucas Balbo exploring Rollin’s connection to the French anarchist union (2024) Critical appreciation by author and film historian Virginie Sélavy (2024) Original French and English theatrical trailers  Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes New and improved English translation subtitles for the French soundtrack New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a selection of new and archival writing including a new essay by David Jenkins, an archival introduction by director Jean Rollin, an archival interview with Rollin, and full film credits.  World premiere on 4K UHD Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US All extras subject to change  

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  • Details

    Released:
    29th April 2024
    Category:
    Horror
    Studio:
    Powerhouse Films
    Format:
    4K Ultra HD Blu-ray
    Certification:
    18 – Suitable only for adults
    Barcode:
    5060697922721
  • Description

    Jean Rollin's second feature film, and his first in colour, The Nude Vampire (La Vampire nue) finds the master of the fantastique combining his trademark erotic-vampire themes with an homage to the mystery serials of his youth. When Pierre (Olivier Martin), the son of a wealthy industrialist, witnesses a beautiful woman (Caroline Cartier) being pursued and captured by men in bizarre masks, he decides to investigate, uncovering a sinister vampire cult... Starring Caroline Cartier (Lumiere), veteran French character actors Bernard Musson (The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie) and Paul Bisciglia (The Demoniacs), Lettrist artist Maurice Lemaitre (co-writer of Rollin's The Iron Rose), and Rollin regulars Olivier Martin (The Rape of the Vampire) and twins Cathy and Marie-Pierre Castel (Lips of Blood), The Nude Vampire is one of Jean Rollin's most eccentric and effective works.

    INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD SPECIAL FEATURES
    • Brand-new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
    • 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
    • Original French and English mono soundtracks
    • Audio commentary with film historians Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby (2024) 
    • Jean Rollin Introduces ‘The Nude Vampire’ (1998)
    • Le Passage (2024): updated documentary on the making of The Nude Vampire by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette, including interviews with key collaborators Natalie Perrey, Jean-Noël Delamarre and Jean-Pierre Bouyxou
    • Fragment d’un dialogue (2024): extracts from selected interviews with Rollin conducted by Gouyette between 1998 and 2003 
    • Interview with archivist Lucas Balbo exploring Rollin’s connection to the French anarchist union (2024)
    • Critical appreciation by author and film historian Virginie Sélavy (2024)
    • Original French and English theatrical trailers 
    • Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
    • New and improved English translation subtitles for the French soundtrack
    • New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
    • Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a selection of new and archival writing including a new essay by David Jenkins, an archival introduction by director Jean Rollin, an archival interview with Rollin, and full film credits. 
    • World premiere on 4K UHD
    • Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US

    All extras subject to change
     
    Region Code:
    Region A,B,C
    Duration:
    85 minutes
    Original Language:
    French
    Extras:
    Language(s): French, English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.66, Mono, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Kevin Lyons and Jonathan Rigby (film historians), Documentaries: 'Le Passage', Image Gallery, Interviews: Extracts from selected interviews with Jean Rollin conducted by Daniel Gouyette between 1998 and 2003; Lucas Balbo (archivist), Making of Documentary, Jean Rollin Introduces 'The Nude Vampire' (1998); Critical appreciation by Virginie Selavy (author/film historian), Trailers
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