The Rape Of The Vampire Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD

Original version - 1968Jean Rollin's astonishing debut film, 1968's The Rape of the Vampire (Le Viol du vampire), introduces his unique take on vampirism and establishes the blend of surrealism, eroticism, and horror that would become his trademark.

In the first part of the film, four strange women living in a dilapidated castle—all of whom believe they are ancient vampires — are visited by a psychoanalyst who tries to make them forget their obvious delusions. In the second case, the queen of vampires runs a diabolical clinic, unaware that the doctor is conspiring against her. With its surreal black-and-white images and captivating free jazz music by Françoisois Tusques, The Rape of the Vampire premiered in Paris to scandalous reactions amid the chaos of May 1968, heralding the arrival of a new major talent in fantasy film. This new edition also includes Rollin's 1965 short film, The Far Countries (Les Pays loin), restored in 4K."

Extras "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)

Original French audio track in mono

Audio commentary with screenwriter and director Jean Rollin (2007)

Audio commentary with film expert and author Tim Lucas (2023)

Jean Rollin introduces "The Rape of the Vampire" (1998): filmed review

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 about the filming of The Rape of the Vampire, directed by Rollin's personal assistant Daniel Gouyette, and featuring interviews with key collaborators Jean-Denis Bonan, Jean-Pierre Bouyxou, and Jean-Loup Philippe. New interview with Jean-Denis Bonan, editor of The Rape of the Vampire and assistant director of The Distant Lands (2023).p>

Recently edited archive interview with actress Jacqueline Sieger (2023)

Newly edited archive interview with actor Alain Yves Beaujour (2023)

Newly published archive interview with actor Jean-Loup Philippe (2023)

Newly edited archive interview with composer François Tusques (2023)

Critical review by author and film historian Virginie Sélavy (2023)

Alternative scene

Super 8 version: edited home cinema presentation

New 4K restoration of The Distant Lands (Les Pays loins, 1965): Rollin's second fictional short film is about a couple who get lost in a maze of streets and cannot remember how they got there. Audio commentary with Rollin on The Far Countries (2007). L'Itinéraire Souvenir (2018): artistic reconstruction of Rollin's lost work from 1962 by filmmakers Victor Poucalow and Raja Tawil

Original movie trailer

Image galleries: advertising and marketing material and behind the scenes

New and improved English translation with subtitles

An exclusive 80-page limited edition book with a new essay by Beatrice Loayza, archival texts by Jean Rollin on the making of the film, an archival interview with the director by Peter Blumenstock, Jean Rollin's memories of the filming of The Far Countries, and full film credits. World premiere on 4K UHD.p>

Limited edition of 10,000 numbered copies (6,000 4K UHD and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US

All bonus features are subject to change

Language: French

Subtitles: English