Released: 24th April 2023. Jean Rollin’s third feature film, 1971’s The Shiver of the Vampires (Le Frisson des vampires), established themes and visual motifs to which he would return throughout his career, blending horror, eroticism, fairy tale, and surrealism to create his unique cinema of the fantastique.
Arriving at a decrepit chateau for their honeymoon, young newlyweds undergo a series of surreal and sinister encounters, and come to realise that they are the prey of the resident vampires...
With performances from Sandra Julien (I Am Frigid... Why?) and Marie-Pierre Castel (Lips of Blood), ravishing cinematography from Rollin’s regular collaborator Jean-Jacques Renon, and a thrilling jazz-rock score by Acanthus, The Shiver of the Vampires is regarded as one of Rollin’s greatest films."
Extras "INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD SPECIAL FEATURES
New 4K HDR restoration from the internegative by Powerhouse Films
4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original French and English mono soundtracks
Audio commentary with director Jean Rollin (2006)
Audio commentary with Sylvia Kristel: From Emmanuelle to Chabrol author Jeremy Richey (2023)
Virginie Sélavy on ‘The Shiver of the Vampire’ (2023): appreciation by the author and film historian
Rouge Vif (2023): updated documentary on the making of The Shiver of the Vampires by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette
Introduction by Jean Rollin (1998): filmed appraisal by the director
Interview with Jean Rollin by Patricia MacCormack (2004): lengthy discussion filmed in Paris
Deleted scenes: sex sequences filmed for the export market
Original French, English and German theatrical trailers
Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
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 new essay by David Hinds, an archival introduction by Jean Rollin, an archival interview with the director by Peter Blumenstock, an archival interview with actor Marie-Pierre Castel, Andy Votel on Acanthus, the mysterious group behind the film’s soundtrack, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and full film credits
World premiere on 4K UHD
Limited edition of 8,000 numbered units (4,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US
All extras subject to change
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