Two Orphan Vampires 4K UHD (Indicator) (1997)

[MifuneFan]

Powerhouse / Indicator will be releasing Jean Rollin's The Shiver of the Vampires (1971) on 4K UHD (and a separate Blu-ray edition) on April 25th. They will also be releasing The Shiver of the Vampires on 4K UHD as well.

https://smile.amazon.com/Two-Orphan-...ect=1&sr=1-422

https://www.diabolikdvd.com/product/...-uhd-preorder/

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 and English mono soundtracks
• Audio commentary with critics and authors David Flint and Adrian J Smith (2023)
• Memories of a Blue World (2023): updated documentary on the making of Two Orphan Vampires by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette, featuring interviews with actor Isabelle Teboul, assistant director Jean-Noël Delamarre, composer Philippe D’Aram, and others
• Jean Rollin on ‘Two Orphan Vampires’ (2002): extensive, newly edited archival interview with the filmmaker exploring the themes of Two Orphan Vampires and his wider oeuvre
• Interview with Alexandra Pic (2002): newly edited archival interview with the actor
• Interview with Isabelle Teboul (2002): newly edited archival interview with the actor
• Original theatrical trailer
• Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
• New and improved English translation subtitles for the French soundtrack
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Patricia MacCormack, archival introduction by Jean Rollin, archival production report by Peter Blumenstock, archival interview with Brigitte Lahaie, an extract from Rollin’s source novel, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and full film credits
• World premiere on 4K UHD
• Limited edition of 8,000 numbered units (4,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the UK and US

(Jean Rollin, 1997)
Release date: 25 April 2023
Limited Edition 4K UHD (World premiere)

Originally released in 1997, Two Orphan Vampires (Les Deux orphelines vampires) finds Jean Rollin, the master of the fantastique, returning to the vampire genre with which he had made his name.

By day, blind orphans Henriette and Louise seem to be the picture of innocence. But when darkness falls, their sight returns, and they wander the streets of Paris, encountering the city’s strange nocturnal denizens, and leaving a trail of corpses in their quest for fresh blood.

Featuring startling performances from novice leads Alexandre Pic and Isabelle Teboul, alongside Tina Aumont (Modesty Blaise) and Rollin regulars Nathalie Perrey (The Shiver of the Vampires) and Brigitte Lahaie (Fascination), Two Orphan Vampires is a beautiful and melancholy summation of Rollin’s unique and arresting style.

[excelsiorlef]

Weird can't ship this to Canada from Amazon, random

[George Kaplan]

Does indicator charge right away or when it’s shipped?

[Bikeroy]

Originally Posted by George Kaplan

Does indicator charge right away or when it’s shipped?

Right away

[Brian81]

I was thinking about this - Kino released these, or at least distributed these, and now Powerhouse is releasing them on UHD. Some of the Kino discs are no longer available. Some of the Bava titles have gone OOP, I believe. I am starting to ponder if perhaps Powerhouse went after some Bavas as well. Bava on UHD in a package similar to these would be really nice.

[blackadder213]

I hope that's not the final cover.

[RevolverOcelScott]

Originally Posted by blackadder213

I hope that's not the final cover.

It is, why wouldn't it be?

[Brian81]

It's alright. The poster for this one was pretty bad.

https://img.moviepostershop.com/two-...1020492359.jpg

[blackadder213]

Originally Posted by RevolverOcelScott

It is, why wouldn't it be?

'Cos it looks like they just pulled a still off the internet and slapped it on. At least Shiver of the Vampires got some art.

And is that text actually printed on the front, or is it a sticker/overlay?

[RevolverOcelScott]

Originally Posted by blackadder213

'Cos it looks like they just pulled a still off the internet and slapped it on. At least Shiver of the Vampires got some art.

And is that text actually printed on the front, or is it a sticker/overlay?

I get you. It's funny, because although it's obviously a still or screen grab, I kinda dig it.

The last part I don't know. The only Indicator release I have is a box set, so I'm not sure.

[Brian81]

The poster had the twins on it. The poster is one of the ugliest things ever.

[Lutz]

Originally Posted by Brian81

I was thinking about this - Kino released these, or at least distributed these, and now Powerhouse is releasing them on UHD. Some of the Kino discs are no longer available. Some of the Bava titles have gone OOP, I believe. I am starting to ponder if perhaps Powerhouse went after some Bavas as well. Bava on UHD in a package similar to these would be really nice.

Kino were distributing the Jean Rollin releases for Redemption Films who also did HATCHET FOR THE HONEYMOON. The other Kino Bava’s were Kino proper.

[russweiss1]

Originally Posted by Brian81

It's alright. The poster for this one was pretty bad.

https://img.moviepostershop.com/two-...1020492359.jpg

I get an error message for your link but I imagine it is the French release poster which I agree isn't very good.

Two Orphan Vampires French 1-Panel A.jpg

[Put_The_Candle_Back]

Originally Posted by excelsiorlef

Weird can't ship this to Canada from Amazon, random

I went to the Amazon.com page and it didn't give me the note 'this items doesn't ship to your region'. I logged into my account and it still lists it as 'pre-order' so I can order it from Canada.

[Brian81]

If anyone wants to create their own combo pack, the BD of Two Orphan Vampires is down a bit below $20 on Amazon at the moment.


I bit. I thought I'd wait for a standard edition to do this, but I think $20 is about as low as Indicator (or Arrow, even) titles get? I know MVD used to have Arrow sales that went down to $10, but last year I waited and waited and the sales were no longer $10 but $20 there, and during sales at places like Diabolik.

[russweiss1]

Originally Posted by Brian81

If anyone wants to create their own combo pack, the BD of Two Orphan Vampires is down a bit below $20 on Amazon at the moment.


I bit. I thought I'd wait for a standard edition to do this, but I think $20 is about as low as Indicator (or Arrow, even) titles get? I know MVD used to have Arrow sales that went down to $10, but last year I waited and waited and the sales were no longer $10 but $20 there, and during sales at places like Diabolik.

That is a fantastic price. I hope the UHD comes down some before release date. Here is a link for those interested.

https://www.amazon.com/Two-Orphan-Va...0997048&sr=1-1

[russweiss1]

Blu-ray review:

http://www.mondo-digital.com/twoorphan.html

[chip75]

Originally Posted by russweiss1

Blu-ray review:

http://www.mondo-digital.com/twoorphan.html

Who formats their reviews/pages? it would be nice to have the text justified down the middle with screenshots on the side. My brain looks at that page and says, "Nope."

Edit: If you drag the page to fill half your screen it gets better.

[russweiss1]

Originally Posted by chip75

Who formats their reviews/pages? it would be nice to have the text justified down the middle with screenshots on the side. My brain looks at that page and says, "Nope."

Edit: If you drag the page to fill half your screen it gets better.

I've been looking at that site for years. The format doesn't bother me. Maybe I'm just used to it. Also, if you're mostly interested in the disc review you can skip towards the bottom to avoid synopsis and previous release details.

[Brian81]

Just wondering here now that I notice it.


Both Indicator 4Ks mention being sourced from internegative. For the Redemption releases, Shiver mentions coming from 35mm negative and Orphan mentions being from 16mm negative. What explains this?