{"product_id":"the-shiver-of-the-vampires-blu-ray","title":"The Shiver of the Vampires (Blu-ray)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJean 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, passion, fairy tale, and surrealism to create his unique cinema of the fantastique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArriving at a decrepit chateau for their honeymoon, young newlyweds undergo a series of surreal and sinister encounters, and come to realize that they are the prey of the resident vampires...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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 Vampiresis regarded as one of Rollin’s greatest films.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eINDICATOR LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio commentary with director Jean Rollin (2006)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio commentary with Sylvia Kristel: From Emmanuelle to Chabrol author Jeremy Richey (2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirginie Sélavy on ‘The Shiver of the Vampires’ (2023): appreciation by the author and film historian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal French and English mono soundtracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRouge Vif (2023): updated documentary on the making of The Shiver of the Vampires by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction by Jean Rollin (1998): filmed appraisal by the director\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview with Jean Rollin by Patricia MacCormack (2004): lengthy discussion filmed in Paris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeleted scenes: sex sequences filmed for the export market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal French, English and German theatrical trailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage gallery: promotional and publicity materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and improved English translation subtitles for the French soundtrack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition of 2,000 numbered units for the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarring: Marie Pierre Castel, Nicole Nancel, Sandra Julien, Jean-Marie Durand, Michel Delahaye, Jacques Robiolles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirector: Jean Rollin\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRating: NR\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49062365987090,"sku":"843501040393","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/4182184-3044264.jpg?v=1715196772","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-shiver-of-the-vampires-blu-ray","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}