Jean Rollin on DVD & Blu-ray

[BW Haggar Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BW Haggar]

Although a bit of a surprise after they teased 'The Iron Rose' a while back, I'm very happy to see these latest announcements, especially given that I seem to be one of the few people who really likes 'The Escapees'.

Re: 'Phantasmes' - never say never, but I'd be very surprised to see it in Indicator's Rollin releases, not only due it being effectively impossible to release in the UK, but also, I'm inclined to believe that it is probably *not* amongst the titles for which Rollin himself held copyright / elements (and which have subsequently been acquired by Indicator, via Redemption), in view of the absence of legit releases over the years.

[Marshall Crist Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Marshall Crist]

Fly Me The French Way would have to be in there too, I hope.

I feel like that's owned by someone else (and already on 4K). IDK.

[Dark Horse 77 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dark Horse 77]

I feel like that's owned by someone else (and already on 4K). IDK.

I know it's been released by Synapse before but don't know if they still have it.

[BW Haggar Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BW Haggar]

I feel like that's owned by someone else (and already on 4K). IDK.

The Le Chat Qui Fume release was in France, so I suppose the US and UK rights might still be up for grabs...?

Might be an easier one for Indicator to acquire than 'Phantasmes', given that it already has a HD master, and a prior release history etc, as well as being softcore.... but what the hell do i know?

[Marshall Crist Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Marshall Crist]

That would screw up the chronological spine numbers, but that's certainly their prerogative.

[Dark Horse 77 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dark Horse 77]

Maybe they'll combine his early softcore into one spine with Schoolgirls & Fly Me in one set. Throw in Phantasmes as well. A guy can dream...

[Dark Horse 77 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dark Horse 77]

I feel like that's owned by someone else (and already on 4K). IDK.

It did come out on a French 4k but nothing in the US/UK that I can find so there's still hope.

[fatboyslim142 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close fatboyslim142]

The Le Chat Qui Fume release was in France, so I suppose the US and UK rights might still be up for grabs...?

Might be an easier one for Indicator to acquire than 'Phantasmes', given that it already has a HD master, and a prior release history etc, as well as being softcore.... but what the hell do i know?

The ONLY English friendly thing about that french release is the film & the deleted scenes, the latter of which has NO dialogue. ALL the rest of the extras are in french ONLY which is annoying considering there's a short film & 2 documentaries among the extras.

[Randy G Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Randy G]

Although a bit of a surprise after they teased 'The Iron Rose' a while back, I'm very happy to see these latest announcements, especially given that I seem to be one of the few people who really likes 'The Escapees'.

Re: 'Phantasmes' - never say never, but I'd be very surprised to see it in Indicator's Rollin releases, not only due it being effectively impossible to release in the UK, but also, I'm inclined to believe that it is probably *not* amongst the titles for which Rollin himself held copyright / elements (and which have subsequently been acquired by Indicator, via Redemption), in view of the absence of legit releases over the years.

Never seen The Escapees, how is it? My fav Rollin is The Iron Rose as a frame of reference.

[Dark Horse 77 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dark Horse 77]

Never seen The Escapees, how is it? My fav Rollin is The Iron Rose as a frame of reference.

If that's your favorite you're fine with slow narratives and The Escapees is a mostly slow moving film. It's a sort of mishmash as Rollin himself said he didn't get along with the screenwriter and was morphing it as he went if I remember correctly. It also has semi connections with The Hunted. Definitely worth watching and a more than worthy addition to his filmography.

[Marshall Crist Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Marshall Crist]

Never seen The Escapees, how is it? My fav Rollin is The Iron Rose as a frame of reference.

Very different kind of film. It's more like Requiem for a Vampire without the vampires.

[BW Haggar Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close BW Haggar]

Never seen The Escapees, how is it? My fav Rollin is The Iron Rose as a frame of reference.

It's notable I think as Rollin's only 'non-genre' feature film, and is a bit rough around the edges, but it has a lot of heart, and should definitely appeal if you enjoy the more whimsical / melancholy aspects of his work.

It covers a lot of the same beats as 'Two Orphan Vampires' (minus the supernatural elements), and is kind of oddly structured content-wise, in that it's basically a gentle, family-friendly affair for most of it's run time, then switches gears for a sudden outburst of nudity, sex and violence during the finale. (I've always assumed it must have been this sudden shift in tone which led to it being considered un-saleable and dropping out of sight for so long, until Redemption put it out in DVD.)

[Ian Jane Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Ian Jane]

Amazon pre-order pages are up for the 2 new titles.

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Diabolik also has them up for a few bucks less.

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

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[Toyboy like a hole in the head Find all posts View Profile Close Toyboy]

Target has them online - $33.99 for the UHD and $27.49 for the BDs, and if you have a Red Card you get free shipping and 5% off.

Requiem For A Vampire (4k/uhd) : Target

The Escapees (4k/uhd) : Target

[Paul L Scholar of Sleaze Find all posts View Profile Close Paul L]

I received the new Indicator/Powerhouse Blu-ray releases of THE ESCAPEES and REQUIEM FOR THE VAMPIRE today. I might watch the former this evening, if I can get my work done and out of the way.