Redemption Films

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Prince_Vajda

All the Blu-rays I own contain either interviews or short documentaries or both. Runtime varies. Some discs have 15 minutes of extras, some almost an hour. Small booklets with essays by Tim Lucas are included as well.

This reminds me that I originally wanted to review all of Rollin's films on a specific thread, but somehow I got lost.

Cheers PV I sometimes get in the mood to watch extras rather than the films themselves so it's nice to have a few even if it's just an interview or something.

I started a Lugosi thread for review and the like but have fallen way behind also.

[Antropophagus]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

How are they with extras ?

Rape of the Vampire

Introduction by Jean Rollin (1080p, 2:45)
"Fragments of Pavement Under the Sand" – the making of "The Rape of the Vampire" directed by Daniel Gouyette and featuring interviews with Jean Rollin, Jean-Denis Bonan and Jean-Pierre Bouyxou (1080p, 23:46)
Alternate (clothed) scene (1080p, 2:08)
Interviews with:
-Jean Rollin (1080i, 4:26)
-Jean-Loup Philippe (1080p, 9:17)
Short Films directed by Jean Rollin:
-"The Yellow Loves AKA Les Amours jaunes (1958)" (1080p, 10:37)
-"The Far Country AKA Les Pays loin (1965)" (1080p, 16:24)
Trailers for "The Rape of the Vampire", "Requiem for a Vampire", "The Demoniacs", "The Nude Vampire", "The Shiver of the Vampires", "The Iron Rose", "Lips of Blood", and "Fascination" (1080i and 1080p).

The Nude Vampire

Introduction by Jean Rollin (2:04)
Jean Rollin Interview (19:06)
Natalie Perrey Interview (3:54)
English Theatrical Trailer (3:42)
Original French Trailers for: The Shiver of the Vampires (4:09), The Nude Vampire (3:41), The Iron Rose (3:42), Lips of Blood (2:20), and Fascination (2:33)

The Shiver of the Vampires

Introduction by Jean Rollin (2:35)
Jean Rollin Interview (41:02)
English Theatrical Trailer (4:10)
Original French Trailers for: The Shiver of the Vampires (4:09), The Nude Vampire (3:41), The Iron Rose (3:42), Lips of Blood (2:20), and Fascination (2:33)

The Iron Rose

Introduction by Jean Rollin (1:16)
Francoise Pascal Interview (22:01)
Natalie Perrey Interview (8:40)
English Opening Title Sequence (2:20)
Original Trailers for: The Iron Rose x4 (French & English, A&B, each 3:42), The Shiver of the Vampires (4:09), The Nude Vampire (3:41), Lips of Blood (2:20), and Fascination (2:33)

Requiem for a Vampire

Introduction by Jean Rollin (1080p, 2:27)
"The Shiver of a Requiem" – documentary (1080p, 17:41)
Interview with Louise Dhour (10:07)
Trailers (French, English, and US as 'Caged Virgins')

The Demoniacs

Introduction by Jean Rollin (1080p, 3:08)
2 Deleted Sex Scenes (1080i, 3:37 + 6:41)
Out-take Footage (1080p, 2:07)
Interviews with:
-Natalie Perry (1080p, 1:29)
-Jean-Pierre Bouyxou (1080p, 14:42)
Trailers for 8 Jean Rollin films (1080p)

Lips of Blood

Introduction by Jean Rollin (2:40)
Interview with Natalie Perrey (9:45)
Original French Trailers for: The Shiver of the Vampires (4:09), The Nude Vampire (3:41), The Iron Rose (3:42), Lips of Blood (2:20), and Fascination (2:33)

The Grapes of Death

Introduction by director Jean Rollin (2:22)
Interview with director Jean Rollin, conducted by Patrick Lambert and Federick Durand (49:00, SD)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Fascination"
- "The Night of the Hunted"
- "Zombie Lake"
- "The Living Dead Girl"
- "Two Orphan Vampires"
Theatrical Trailers (3:14)

Fascination

Deleted sex scenes (no audio):
-Brigitte Lahaie and Jean-Marie Lemaire (1080p, 7:54)
-Brigitte Lahaie and Cyril Val (1080p, 7:32)
"Virgins And Vampires" - Eurotika! TV documentary of the life and work of Jean Rollin (1080i, 24:23)
Original French Trailers for: The Shiver of the Vampires (4:09), The Nude Vampire (3:41), The Iron Rose (3:42), Lips of Blood (2:20), and Fascination (2:33)

The Night of the Hunted

Introduction by director Jean Rollin (1:24)
Filmmaker Interview Excerpt (2:25, SD)
Deleted Sex Scenes (2:31 and 5:34)
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Grapes of Death"
- "Fascination"
- "Zombie Lake"
- "The Living Dead Girl"
- "Two Orphan Vampires"
Theatrical Trailer (3:25)

Zombie Lake

English "Zombies' Lake" Title Sequence (2:32)
Alternate Scenes:
- Opening Sequence (2:02)
- Volleyball (3:58)
French Trailer (2:55)
English Trailer (2:55)
Trailers for "Oasis of the Zombies", "Rape of the Vampire", and "The Demoniacs".

The Living Dead Girl

Introduction from Jean Rollin (1:22)
Four featurettes by Daniel Gouyette:
-"Jean-Pierre Bouyxou on La Morte Vivante" (7:00)
-"The Living Dead Girl: The American Version" (6:57)
-"Music by Philippe D'Aram" (8:22)
-"When I Was Seventeen: An Homage to Benoit Lestang" (11:57)
Jean Rollin at Fantasia 2007 (36:23)
Excerpt of an interview with Jean Rollin by Joshua T. Gravel (2:56)
Original theatrical trailer
Trailers for 9 other Rollin films

Two Orphan Vampires

"Memories of a Blue World, the Making of Les Deux Orphelines Vampires," by Daniel Gouyette, featuring interviews with cast and crew of the film (42:30)
Interview with Jean Rollin in 2008, by Rebecca Johnson (20:19)
Original theatrical trailer
Trailers for 9 other Rollin films

Black Magic Rites

Trailers (HD) for "Black Magic Rites", "Hatchet for the Honeymoon", "Lisa and the Devil", "The Nude Vampire", and "The Shiver of the Vampires".

Oasis of the Zombies

Trailer (2:58)
Trailers for "Zombie Lake", "Female Vampire", and "Exorcism/Demoniac"

Virgin Witch

Photo Gallery (16 pics)
Bonus Trailers:
- "The Nude Vampire" (3:41)
- "The Shiver of the Vampires" (4:08)
- "The Iron Rose" (3:41)
- "Lips of Blood" (2:19)
- "Fascination" (2:32)
Theatrical Trailer (1:50)


Hatchet for the Honeymoon

Audio commentary with author of "Mario Bava: All the Colors of the Dark", Tim Lucas
Bonus Trailers (HD):
- "Black Sunday"
- "Baron Blood"
- "Lisa and the Devil"
- "The House of Exorcism"
Theatrical Trailer (HD)

Justine: The Misfortunes of Virtue

Interviews (SD):
-director Chris Boger (5:31)
-screenwriter Ian Cullen (19:23)
Alternate Title Sequences (1080p):
-English (00:25)
-French (00:35)
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:30)
Stills Gallery (1080p) 16 images
Redemption Trailers (1080p): "The Nude Vampire", "Fascination", "Virgin Witch", "Killer's Moon", and "The Asphyx".

The Asphyx

Theatrical Trailer (2:02)
Stills Gallery
Redemption Trailers:
-Virgin Witch (1:51)
-Killer's Moon (2:32)

Burke & Hare

"Grave Desires: Corpses on Film" featurette (12:27)
Interview with Françoise Pascal (4:14)
Theatrical trailer
Bonus trailers [HD]
– The Blood Beast Terror
– Killer's Moon
– Virgin Witch
– The Asphyx

The Blood Beast Terror

Stills Gallery
Trailers for "The Blood Beast Terror", "Burke & Hare", "Killer's Moon", "Virgin Witch", and "The Asphyx".

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Rik

I was under the impression that the only two that aren't are the two I own, which is why I bought them, being region locked at the time

No, the locked ones are in the minority.

Going off the ones I own, the only locked titles I have are: All the Walker titles (The Comeback, Die Screaming Marianne, The Flesh and Blood Show, Frightmare, Home Before Midnight, The House of Mortal Sin, The House of Whipcord, Schizo), The Blood Beast Terror and Burke & Hare.

The only ones I don't own are the Robbe-Grillet titles (I have the UK BFI boxset) and the two zombie titles which you have already.

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

I'm region free so that won't be a problem. Worth picking up a few then?

Definitely! I'd highly recommend the Walker titles. Rollin is a director I love but a hard one to recommend... my favourites from him are probably The Iron Rose, The Grapes of Death, The Living Dead Girl, and The Nude Vampire... together they provide a good overview of his work at any rate. I also really rate Franco's The Awful Dr. Orlof and Female Vampire if you want some gothic capering and erotic euro-vampire sleaze respectively. Killer's Moon is another little grimy favourite of mine and The Asphyx and Hatchet for the Honeymoon are highlights of the collection too.

They can usually all be found quite reasonably priced from Amazon marketplace sellers and the transfers range from excellent to decent; some are a little rough around the edges but it's to be expected with films of this sort.

[Nordicdusk]

Thanks a million Antro great post really appreciate the information.

Cheers B_E i will look into keeping some up starting with your recommendations.

[Antropophagus]

Originally Posted by nordicdusk

Thanks a million Antro great post really appreciate the information.

Cheers B_E i will look into keeping some up starting with your recommendations.

You're welcome

[Prince_Vajda]

Jean Rollin - watch out. I'd start with The Grapes of Death and Fascination. Both films are pretty accessible and entertaining.

If you like them, it's a good idea to continue one film at a time and avoid his first two films (see my review thread for details) and maybe The Iron Rose (a fine but strange film) till you're really sure you like his kind of filmmaking.

[Nordicdusk]

Originally Posted by Prince_Vajda

Jean Rollin - watch out. I'd start with The Grapes of Death and Fascination. Both titles are pretty accessible and entertaining.

If you like them, it's a good idea to continue one film at a time and avoid his first two films (see my review thread for details) and maybe The Iron Rose (a fine but strange film) till you're really sure you like his kind of filmmaking.

Thanks for the recommendation and warning

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

I've got all their blus so far.

Get the Walker films mate and also KILLER'S MOON-One of the tastiest,sleaziest most entertaining British scuzzbuckets to ever hit the screen mate.

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

I used to have the majority of their vhs releases.

I have around 20 dvd's from them.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

They've been a bit quiet lately.....I see they're releasing the other Walker films in a set to match the first one....