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Lips of Blood AKA Lèvres de sang (Blu-ray) (1975)
Frederick sees a photograph of a ruined seaside castle, which triggers a strange childhood memory. He then goes on a strange quest to find the castle and the beautiful woman who lives there.Director: Jean Rollin
Year of Copyright: 1975
Year of Production: 1975
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Introduction by director Jean Rollin (2:40)
Actress Natalie Perrey Interview (9:45)
Theatrical Trailer (2:20)
Original French Trailers:
- "The Shiver of the Vampires" (4:09)
- "The Nude Vampire" (3:41)
- "The Iron Rose" (3:42)
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Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:All extras are 1080p.
Comes with a 20-page liner notes booklet featuring an essay by Tim Lucas. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with film historians Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2023)
2005 selected scenes audio commentary with Jean Rollin and an unnamed moderator (32:46) -
Extras:"Jean Rollin Introduces Lips of Blood" 2023 featurette using a 2005 introduction (2:26)
Cast and Crew Interviews:
- "Living Memories: Jean Rollin on Lips of Blood" 2023 featurette (9:27)
- "The Beach That Follows Me" 2005 interview with director Jean Rollin (24:35)
- "Fantasy Life: Jean-Loup Phillippe" 2023 featurette using a 2005 interview (15:19)
- "Early Impressions: Serge Rollin on Lips of Blood and Jean Rollin" 2023 featurette using a 2005 interview (10:43)
- "Sibling Rivalry: Catherine Castel on Jean Rollin" 2023 featurette using a 2005 interview (11:09)
- "Exceptional Poetry: Natalie Perrey on Lips of Blood and Jean Rollin" 2023 featurette using a 2005 interview (10:58)
- "Little Mother: A Few Memories of Lips of Blood" 2023 featurette using a vintage interview (10:34)
"Buried Dreams: Virginie Sélavy on Lips of Blood" 2023 interview (9:06)
Theatrical Trailer (2:20)
Lips of Blood Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (105 images) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 1.0 (48kHz)
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:843501040379
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Notes:Limited edition of 2,000 for the US.
Comes with an 80-page liner notes book with a new essay by Maitland McDonough, archival writing by Jean Rollin on the making of the film, archival interviews with Rollin and Annie Brilland, an analysis of Suck Me, Vampire, the hardcore film Rollin made using scenes from Lips of Blood, and full film credits. -
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Commentaries:Audio commentary with film historians Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2023)
2005 selected scenes audio commentary with Jean Rollin and an unnamed moderator (32:46) -
Extras:"Jean Rollin Introduces Lips of Blood" 2023 featurette using a 2005 introduction (2:26)
Cast and Crew Interviews:
- "Living Memories: Jean Rollin on Lips of Blood" 2023 featurette (9:27)
- "The Beach That Follows Me" 2005 interview with director Jean Rollin (24:35)
- "Fantasy Life: Jean-Loup Phillippe" 2023 featurette using a 2005 interview (15:19)
- "Early Impressions: Serge Rollin on Lips of Blood and Jean Rollin" 2023 featurette using a 2005 interview (10:43)
- "Sibling Rivalry: Catherine Castel on Jean Rollin" 2023 featurette using a 2005 interview (11:09)
- "Exceptional Poetry: Natalie Perrey on Lips of Blood and Jean Rollin" 2023 featurette using a 2005 interview (10:58)
- "Little Mother: A Few Memories of Lips of Blood" 2023 featurette using a vintage interview (10:34)
"Buried Dreams: Virginie Sélavy on Lips of Blood" 2023 interview (9:06)
Theatrical Trailer (2:20)
Lips of Blood Image Gallery: Original Promotional Material (105 images) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):French LPCM 1.0 (48kHz)
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5060697922851
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Notes:Limited edition of 2,000 for the UK.
Comes with an 80-page liner notes book with a new essay by Maitland McDonough, archival writing by Jean Rollin on the making of the film, archival interviews with Rollin and Annie Brilland, an analysis of Suck Me, Vampire, the hardcore film Rollin made using scenes from Lips of Blood, and full film credits. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The Powerhouse Films' releases for the extras.
Also available from:
- Screenbound (UK)
GENERAL NOTES:
The film exists in two versions:
- the original version (~87 mins)
- the hardcore version “Suce moi vampire” (~74 mins) with hardcore inserts featuring the photographer’s models and new wraparound footage with the lead Jean-Loup Phillippe. This footage was shot by director Jean Rollin as a concession to the producers.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Kino Lorber - No cuts - original version (87:15)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition America- Powerhouse Films - No cuts - Original version (86:55)
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Edition United Kingdom- Powerhouse Films - No cuts - Original version (86:55)
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Comparison added by Nigel_Badnell on 21/04/12
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 22/10/23UPDATE LOG:
21/04/12: Initial entry.
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02/05/20: Added version notes.
12/10/23: Dates.
21/10/23: Added Powerhouse Films discs.
22/10/23: Updated winner.
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