The Rape of the Vampire - BLU-RAY

Jean Rollin’s startling debut feature, 1968’s The Rape of the Vampire (Le Viol du vampire), introduces his unique take on vampirism, establishing the blend of surrealism, eroticism, and horror that would become his trademark. In the film's first part, four strange women living in a decrepit château – and all believing themselves to be ancient vampires – are visited by a psychoanalyst who attempts to rid them of their apparent delusion. In the second, the Queen of the Vampires presides over a diabolical clinic, unaware that the head doctor is plotting against her. With its surreal black-and-white images and riveting free-jazz score by François Tusques, The Rape of the Vampire was released in Paris to a scandalised response during the chaos of May ’68, heralding the arrival of a major new talent in fantastique cinema. This new edition also includes Rollin’s 1965 short The Far Countries (Les Pays loin) restored in 4K. INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD SPECIAL FEATURES New 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Beatrice Loayza, archival writing by Jean Rollin on the making of the film, an archival interview with the director by Peter Blumenstock, Jean Rollin’s recollections of shooting The Far Countries, and full film credits Original French mono soundtrack Audio commentary with writer-director Jean Rollin (2007) and with film expert and author Tim Lucas (2023) Jean Rollin Introduces ‘The Rape of the Vampire’ (1998) filmed appraisal Jean Rollin on ‘The Rape of the Vampire’ (2007) the director in conversation with festival programmer and journalist Joshua T Gravel at the Fantasia Film Festival, Montreal Fragments of Pavement Under Sand (2023) updated documentary on the making of The Rape of the Vampire, directed

Cult horror director Jean Rollin's first film deals with a pair of vampiric sisters who are being controlled by a mysterious bloodsucker queen at a remote French castle. When a group of guests arrive at the chateau, a gruesome battle between the living and the undead ensues. A mix of S*x, vampirism, existentialism, and graphic imagery highlights this truly bizarre film. Bernard Letrou, Solange Pradel, and Ursule Pauly star. AKA InchVampire Women.Inch 95 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack French; Subtitles English; audio commentary; Inchmaking ofInch documentary; bonus short InchLes Pays IoinInch (1965); 80-page book. In French with English subtitles. Region Free

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