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Rape of the Vampire (The): A Two-Part Melodrama AKA Le Viol du vampire: Mélodrame en deux parties AKA Queen of the Vampires (Blu-ray) (1968)
After a psychoanalyst unsuccessfully tries to convince four sisters that they are not 200 year old vampires, the Queen of the Vampires promulgates the cause of the Undead.Director: Jean Rollin
Year of Copyright: 1967
Year of Production: 1967
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio commentary with Jean Rollin (2007)
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Extras:"Jean Rollin Introduces The Rape of the Vampire" 1998 introduction (2:33)
"Fragments of Pavement Under the Sand: The Making of The Rape of the Vampire by Daniel Gouyette" 2023 documentary (revised from the 2012 original) (31:34)
"Indelible Impressions: Virginie Sélavy on The Rape of the Vampire" 2023 interview (8:15)
Cast and Crew Interviews:
- "Jean Rollin on The Rape of the Vampire" 2007 interview (4:23)
- "Jean Rollin: L'Effervescence 1962-1968" 2023 with editor Jean-Denis Bonan (39:30)
- "I Regret Nothing: Jacqueline Sieger on The Rape of the Vampire" 2023 featurette using a 2007 interview (12:27)
- "The All-Rounder: Alain-Yves Beaujour on The Rape of the Vampire" 2023 featurette using a 2007 interview (17:58)
- "Parallel Routes: François Tusques on the Score to The Queen of the Vampires" 2023 featurette using a 2007 interview (11:25)
Alternative Scene (2:08)
Super 8 Version (16:39)
Theatrical Trailer (4:30)
Image Galleries:
- The Rape of the Vampire Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (112 images)
- The Rape of the Vampire Image Gallery: Behind the Scenes (89 images)
"The Far Countries" 1965 short film by Jean Rollin:
- Play The Far Countries (16:25)
- Play with Jean Rollin audio commentary hwith an unnamed moderator) (16:25)
- The Far Countries Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (48 images)
"A Memorable Journey: Reconstruction of a Lost Work by Jean Rollin" 2018 reconstruction of an unfinished 1962 Jean Rollin short film by Victor Poucalow and Raja Tawil (27:43)
"Of the Strike: A Short History of The Route" 2023 featurette (6:55) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz / 24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5060697922714
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Notes:Limited edition of 2,000 copies for the US.
Comes with an 80-page liner notes 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. -
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Extras:1998 Introduction by Jean Rollin (2:45)
"Fragments of Pavement Under the Sand: The Making of The Rape of the Vampire" 2012 documentary (23:46)
Alternate Scene (clothed) (2:08)
"Jean Rollin Interview" 2007 featurette (1080i) (4:26)
"Mister Wolf and the Cheshire Cat: An Interview with Jean-Loup Philippe" 2012 featurette (9:17)
Two Jean Rollin Short Films:
- "The Yellow Loves: Inspired by Tristan Corbière" (1958) (10:37)
- "The Far Country" (1965) (16:24)
Jean Rollin Trailers:
- The Rape of the Vampire (4:30)
- Requiem for a Vampire (3:09)
- The Demoniacs (1080i)(3:05)
- The Nude Vampire (3:42)
- The Shiver of the Vampires (4:10)
- The Iron Rose (3:42)
- Lips of Blood (2:20)
- Fascination (2:33) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:738329093129
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Notes:Extras are in 1080/24p unless otherwise stated.
Comes with a 16-page liner notes booklet "The Cinema of Jean Rollin: The Bizarre Melodrama of Jean Rollin" by Tim Lucas. -
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio commentary with Jean Rollin (2007)
(2.) Audio commentary with Tim Lucas (2023) -
Extras:"Jean Rollin Introduces The Rape of the Vampire" 1998 introduction (2:33)
"Fragments of Pavement Under the Sand: The Making of The Rape of the Vampire by Daniel Gouyette" 2023 documentary (revised from the 2012 original) (31:34)
"Indelible Impressions: Virginie Sélavy on The Rape of the Vampire" 2023 interview (8:15)
Cast and Crew Interviews:
- "Jean Rollin on The Rape of the Vampire" 2007 interview (4:23)
- "Jean Rollin: L'Effervescence 1962-1968" 2023 with editor Jean-Denis Bonan (39:30)
- "I Regret Nothing: Jacqueline Sieger on The Rape of the Vampire" 2023 featurette using a 2007 interview (12:27)
- "The All-Rounder: Alain-Yves Beaujour on The Rape of the Vampire" 2023 featurette using a 2007 interview (17:58)
- "Parallel Routes: François Tusques on the Score to The Queen of the Vampires" 2023 featurette using a 2007 interview (11:25)
Alternative Scene (2:08)
Super 8 Version (16:39)
Theatrical Trailer (4:30)
Image Galleries:
- The Rape of the Vampire Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (112 images)
- The Rape of the Vampire Image Gallery: Behind the Scenes (89 images)
"The Far Countries" 1965 short film by Jean Rollin:
- Play The Far Countries (16:25)
- Play with Jean Rollin audio commentary hwith an unnamed moderator) (16:25)
- The Far Countries Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (48 images)
"A Memorable Journey: Reconstruction of a Lost Work by Jean Rollin" 2018 reconstruction of an unfinished 1962 Jean Rollin short film by Victor Poucalow and Raja Tawil (27:43)
"Of the Strike: A Short History of The Route" 2023 featurette (6:55) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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HDR:HDR10, Dolby Vision
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 2.0 Mono (48kHz / 24-bit)
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5060697922714
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Notes:Limited edition of 2,000 copies for the UK.
Comes with an 80-page liner notes 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. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Between the Kino and the Powerhouse Films releases for each having unique substantial extras.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition America- Powerhouse Films - No cuts (94:55)
- Blu-ray ALL Redemption #10 America- Kino Lorber - No cuts (95:17)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition United Kingdom- Powerhouse Films - No cuts (94:55)
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Comparison added by Nigel_Badnell on 20/05/12
Comparison last updated by Matthew_B_Harrah on 09/09/23UPDATE LOG:
20/05/12: Initial entry.
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23/04/20: Added winner note.
11/08/23: Added thenPowerhouse Films release.
09/09/23: Added Caps-a-holic.
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