Two Orphan Vampires 4K UHD (Indicator)

[BigNickUK]

Two Orphan Vampires 4K Blu-ray

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

Release Date: 24th April 2023

https://www.powerhousefilms.co.uk/co...ires-4k-uhd-le



(Jean Rollin, 1997)
Release date: 24 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.

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

All extras subject to change

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BBFC cert: 15
REGION FREE
EAN: 5060697923018

[Bikeroy]

Had email about 10 minutes ago from Powerhouse. If you order both use code ROLLIN to get 10% off.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Bikeroy

Had email about 10 minutes ago from Powerhouse. If you order both use code ROLLIN to get 10% off.

I remember the last time I ordered some artsy fartsy vampire movie in a swanky limited edition, I’m not sure I’ve ever been as bored as I was watching Daughters of Darkness. But to hell with it, I’ve ordered both of these Indicator 4Ks in the hope it helps fund future endeavours, like a Body Double UHD.

[ste71]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I remember the last time I ordered some artsy fartsy vampire movie in a swanky limited edition, I’m not sure I’ve ever been as bored as I was watching Daughters of Darkness. But to hell with it, I’ve ordered both of these Indicator 4Ks in the hope it helps fund future endeavours, like a Body Double UHD.

I liked 'The Living Dead Girl', that was great fun, not too familiar with his other work. I will buy these though.

[themp3000]

Jean Rollin films are such a treat. I’m jealous of people who get to experience these for the first time.

[ste71]

Amazon link

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BT82Z5...s%2C113&sr=8-8

[andreasy969]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I remember the last time I ordered some artsy fartsy vampire movie in a swanky limited edition, I’m not sure I’ve ever been as bored as I was watching Daughters of Darkness. But to hell with it, I’ve ordered both of these Indicator 4Ks in the hope it helps fund future endeavours, like a Body Double UHD.

I've grown out of that phase and pass by now, if I think it won't be my cup of tea. I still buy more than I would've bought on BD, but there's too much horror trash (no offence) for my liking by now while I still can't have my Panic Room. Hunf.

[snipemonkey]

Jean Rollin in 4K. Never thought I'd see the day. Haven't been this excited about a new release in a while.

ORDERED!!!!!!

[BobbyMcGee]

Originally Posted by Bikeroy

Had email about 10 minutes ago from Powerhouse. If you order both use code ROLLIN to get 10% off.

Thank you for sharing the code. I pre-ordered both UHD titles directly from Powerhouse. With code applied it came out to $61.68 shipped to Los Angeles.

[chip75]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I remember the last time I ordered some artsy fartsy vampire movie in a swanky limited edition, I’m not sure I’ve ever been as bored as I was watching Daughters of Darkness.

Prepare for a new champion, mate, Rollin cornered the market with ladies roaming (and occasionally rolling) around in their nighties doing nowt.

[Lutz]

If Geoff didn’t like DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS then I don’t think these will really be a go for him. The appeal of Rollin is essentially gothic set pieces of women walking around, often aimlessly, against painterly back drops. These are high on atmosphere with even less conventional narrative than your average Jess Franco. If you like gothic though these have some truly stunning and simple but inventive imagery.

[Brian81]

Yeah, more art than narrative storytelling. I love every Rollin I have seen, even Schoolgirl Hitchhikers and a later one like Two Orphan Vampires. Well, Zombie Lake perhaps not, but it seems like what it is, Rollin making a Jess Franco film. I had a bad start with Rollin and avoided his work for many years, because of a reverse scenario. I judged him by his shoehorned inserts in a Jess Franco film that didn't fit the style of the rest of the film and was terribly out of place and stupid looking in context of the film it was in.


Watching a trailer gives a wrong impression. You see bad acting. Which is indeed there, but in film form it works and is totally unlike bad acting in a film where actors are trying hard to act great and fail.Rollin is more about images.

[By_His_Strypes]

Rollin does Franco better than Franco... I'm a little hesitant to order these as it's possible a Rollin box is coming later this year, and I want to see what's in that first.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by Lutz

If Geoff didn’t like DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS then I don’t think these will really be a go for him. The appeal of Rollin is essentially gothic set pieces of women walking around, often aimlessly, against painterly back drops. These are high on atmosphere with even less conventional narrative than your average Jess Franco. If you like gothic though these have some truly stunning and simple but inventive imagery.

I might just keep them sealed then and sell them in a year or two

[Brian81]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I might just keep them sealed then and sell them in a year or two

The films might be on YouTube? Daughters of Darkness is pretty high brow compared to Rollin but they both probably aren't too far off.