Jean Rollin vampire films on Blu-ray - Reviews - Page 15 - Blu-ray Forum

Beauvoir · 04-29-2015, 05:13 AM

My KINO Rollins Blu-ray collection is up to 9 titles.

Still need Demoniacs, Living Dead Girl and Two Orphan Vampires.

Have The Escapees on pre-order via DiabolikDVD.com

Recently got and watched The Iron Rose for the first time and loved it. Takes it's time and is very graceful.

I think as long as KINO keeps putting out Rollin on BD, I'll keep pickin' them up!

DarknessBDJM · 04-29-2015, 01:37 PM

They just need to put out Lost in New York and Fiancee of Dracula and the set will be complete.

tenebre6 · 04-29-2015, 05:58 PM

And dont forget Mask of Medusa!!!! someone needs ot get the rigths to that

BuckNaked2k · 05-11-2015, 09:52 PM

Just ordered the box set and Fascination from DeepDiscount for $60. Looking forward to diving into these.

wickedmiranda · 05-19-2015, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wickedmiranda

Does anyone have any photos of the Vampire Films bundle in person? What does it look like?

Are they going to release the others in a similar boxset? Just debating whether to spend money getting the boxset or get them all individually.

Anyone? Any news about a part two bundle with (I'm speculating since they are the four remaining 'vampire' films) Lips of Blood, Fascination, Living Dead Girl and Two Orphan Vampires?

BuckNaked2k · 05-19-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wickedmiranda

Anyone? Any news about a part two bundle with (I'm speculating since they are the four remaining 'vampire' films) Lips of Blood, Fascination, Living Dead Girl and Two Orphan Vampires?

No info on the second set, but I would buy if released.

jlk5844 · 05-19-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckNaked2k

No info on the second set, but I would buy if released.

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Thank you! I didn't know this box set had the individual cases instead of being a digipack. I'll definitely get this box set in the future if I ever pick up the films.

NoirFan · 05-05-2017, 10:09 PM

Jean Rollin fans might be interested in this Indiegogo for an upcoming book on Rollin's work, written from a variety of female perspectives. Anyone for a game of Rollin Mystery?

NoirFan · 05-17-2017, 07:46 PM

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Member-167298 · 02-18-2018, 03:07 PM

Jean Rollin caught my interest several years ago when Netflix had a bunch of his films streaming. Atmosphere can go a long way for me with horror films, and Jean Rollin's work has among the best I have seen. Even though I really enjoyed what I saw, especially the vampire films, for some unknown reason I have never owned a single one his movies. With Deep Discount's current sale, I have now decided to remedy that. The Vampire Collection box set as well as Lips of Blood and Iron Rose will soon be adorning my shelf. Looking forward to entering into the weird world of Rollin in HD!

Being in a Euro horror mood, I have also ordered the first Paul Naschy Collection from Scream Factory. Naschy was another filmmaker I was interested in a while ago but it was difficult to get most of his movies that I wanted to see at the time. Glad that his films are being re-released in droves lately.

PowellPressburger · 02-18-2018, 05:13 PM

In the past week I've watched The Grapes of Death and Requiem for a Vampire blu and if you are able to own those to your collection go for it.

I own the Vampire set, also have...

The Iron Rose
Living Dead Girl
Fascination which are must owns also.

I want to get Night of the Hunted, Demoniacs and Lips of the Blood - This is one I should already own for sure, I've seen it but still want to pick up a Blu.

These are the titles I own so far.

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#Darren · 05-15-2018, 07:20 AM

I read on hidefdigest that the 4 re-released films in the box set have re-done menus... can anyone confirm that?

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The only difference is the main menu on each disc is now an animated screen with a smaller window showing full-motion clips and music playing in the background.

The other Rollin films I have have a still image for the background and a stylish menu in the bottom left of the screen.

HuggyBear73 · 05-15-2018, 07:57 AM

Curious to know how the UK editions will compare to Redemption.

Spiderwalk · 05-15-2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

Curious to know how the UK editions will compare to Redemption.

Same transfers with zero bonus content.

#Darren · 05-15-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiderwalk

Same transfers with zero bonus content.

Really? haha what a wasted opportunity

I know there were some unique extras on past UK editions so I thought the UK BD's might contain those....

Also the Redemption transfers are 6 years old, so I thought there was a chance they might use a newer master.

Thomas Irwin · 05-15-2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by #Darren

I read on hidefdigest that the 4 re-released films in the box set have re-done menus... can anyone confirm that?

The other Rollin films I have have a still image for the background and a stylish menu in the bottom left of the screen.

It has been a while since I watched them, so I had to check. They do indeed have animated menus in the box set. The Shiver of the Vampires does have a windowed video clip in the top left, while The Rape of the Vampire has a full-screen animated background. Both still have the menu in the bottom left.
Unfortunately, I can't comment on the other two at the moment, as I have a bunch of discs in the wrong cases, the other two being a couple of them. Getting them properly sorted is a minor project that I've been putting off for quite some time.

#Darren · 05-15-2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas Irwin

It has been a while since I watched them, so I had to check. They do indeed have animated menus in the box set. The Shiver of the Vampires does have a windowed video clip in the top left, while The Rape of the Vampire has a full-screen animated background. Both still have the menu in the bottom left.
Unfortunately, I can't comment on the other two at the moment, as I have a bunch of discs in the wrong cases, the other two being a couple of them. Getting them properly sorted is a minor project that I've been putting off for quite some time.

Thanks. They must feel these new menus are better? I liked the simplistic tasteful menus on the 2012 disks. Do you feel the newer menus are nicer?

Thomas Irwin · 05-15-2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by #Darren

Thanks. They must feel these new menus are better? I liked the simplistic tasteful menus on the 2012 disks. Do you feel the newer menus are nicer?

You're very welcome. I haven't seen the individual release menus, so I'm not sure how they compare, but I don't find them too bad. I do like the menu from The Rape of the Vampire a bit better perhaps, which is the surf on the beach in black and white, full screen, as opposed to the small windowed clip. I think the only other Rollin film I currently own is Fascination, though it's been a while since I've seen that as well, so I can neither remember that menu unfortunately.

dark_clouds · 05-25-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HuggyBear73

Curious to know how the UK editions will compare to Redemption.

The German Rollin releases by Wicked-Vision Media are great and - without a doubt - the best releases of his work worldwide. New scans and lots of specials. IMO the best - though pricey - choice for Rollin fans.

babybreese · 05-25-2018, 04:23 PM

Disagree.
Very unnatural color timing on those new scans / German release.
I most definitely do not like the way they look.

02-18-2018, 03:07 PM	#290
Member-167298 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:474 Blu-ray collection:1321 DVD collection:102 iTunes collection:558 Trading Score:61	Jean Rollin caught my interest several years ago when Netflix had a bunch of his films streaming. Atmosphere can go a long way for me with horror films, and Jean Rollin's work has among the best I have seen. Even though I really enjoyed what I saw, especially the vampire films, for some unknown reason I have never owned a single one his movies. With Deep Discount's current sale, I have now decided to remedy that. The Vampire Collection box set as well as Lips of Blood and Iron Rose will soon be adorning my shelf. Looking forward to entering into the weird world of Rollin in HD! Being in a Euro horror mood, I have also ordered the first Paul Naschy Collection from Scream Factory. Naschy was another filmmaker I was interested in a while ago but it was difficult to get most of his movies that I wanted to see at the time. Glad that his films are being re-released in droves lately. Last edited by PrestonXI; 02-18-2018 at 03:27 PM.

04-29-2015, 05:13 AM	#281
Beauvoir Expert Member Member since:May 2013 Location:Toronto 4K collection:45 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:222	My KINO Rollins Blu-ray collection is up to 9 titles. Still need Demoniacs, Living Dead Girl and Two Orphan Vampires. Have The Escapees on pre-order via DiabolikDVD.com Recently got and watched The Iron Rose for the first time and loved it. Takes it's time and is very graceful. I think as long as KINO keeps putting out Rollin on BD, I'll keep pickin' them up!

04-29-2015, 01:37 PM	#282
DarknessBDJM Power Member Member since:Sep 2010 Trading Score:6	They just need to put out Lost in New York and Fiancee of Dracula and the set will be complete.

04-29-2015, 05:58 PM	#283
tenebre6 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013	And dont forget Mask of Medusa!!!! someone needs ot get the rigths to that

05-11-2015, 09:52 PM	#284
BuckNaked2k Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Connecticut 4K collection:32 Blu-ray collection:761 DVD collection:47 Trading Score:146	Just ordered the box set and Fascination from DeepDiscount for $60. Looking forward to diving into these.

05-05-2017, 10:09 PM	#288
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	Jean Rollin fans might be interested in this Indiegogo for an upcoming book on Rollin's work, written from a variety of female perspectives. Anyone for a game of Rollin Mystery?

05-17-2017, 07:46 PM	#289
NoirFan Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:16 Blu-ray collection:2442 Trading Score:29	^ Only 11 hours left

02-18-2018, 05:13 PM	#291
PowellPressburger Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:DIFFERENT PLACES! Minneapolis 4K collection:1000 Blu-ray collection:3682 DVD collection:359 Blu-ray reviews: 51 Trading Score:297	In the past week I've watched The Grapes of Death and Requiem for a Vampire blu and if you are able to own those to your collection go for it. I own the Vampire set, also have... The Iron Rose Living Dead Girl Fascination which are must owns also. I want to get Night of the Hunted, Demoniacs and Lips of the Blood - This is one I should already own for sure, I've seen it but still want to pick up a Blu. These are the titles I own so far. IMG_1349.jpg

05-15-2018, 07:57 AM	#293
HuggyBear73 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Trading Score:128	Curious to know how the UK editions will compare to Redemption.

05-25-2018, 04:23 PM	#300
babybreese Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2012 Blu-ray collection:304	Disagree. Very unnatural color timing on those new scans / German release. I most definitely do not like the way they look.

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