Lips of Blood [Standard Edition Blu-ray]

Experience one of Jean Rollin’s most cherished films, Lips of Blood (Lèvres de sang), a captivating journey into the master of the fantastique's signature obsessions. This film explores ruined châteaux, remote beaches, abandoned graveyards, mysterious twins, and the allure of female vampires.

The story follows Frederick, who is drawn into investigating a decrepit seaside château after a photograph evokes a childhood vision of an encounter with a mysterious girl. His investigation leads him into a surreal and erotic netherworld of vampirism from which escape may be impossible. Starring Jean-Loup Philippe, Natalie Perrey, and the Castel twins, Lips of Blood is a definitive work within Rollin’s unique cinematic oeuvre.

Key Features:

• New 4K restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films
• Original French mono soundtrack
• Audio commentary with genre-film experts, critics and authors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (2023)
• Selected scenes audio commentary with Jean Rollin (2005)
• Jean Rollin Introduces ‘Lips of Blood’ (1998, 3 mins)
• Living Memories (2023, 10 mins): Archival interview with Rollin about his most personal film.
• This Beach That Follows Me (2005, 25 mins): Rollin reminisces about filming at Dieppe beach.
• Fantasy Life (2023, 16 mins): Archival interview with actor and co-writer Jean-Loup Philippe.
• Early Impressions (2023, 11 mins): Archival interview with actor Serge Rollin.
• Sibling Rivalry (2023, 11 mins): Archival interview with actor Catherine Castel.
• Exceptional Poetry (2023, 11 mins): Archival interview with actor and script supervisor Natalie Perrey.
• Petite Mère (2023, 10 mins): Archival interview with Perrey recalling the making of Lips of Blood.
• Buried Dreams (2023, 9 mins): Critical appreciation by author and film historian Virginie Sélavy.

Specifications:

• Director: Jean Rollin
• Actors: Annie Brilland, Jean-Loup Philippe, Natalie Perrey, Cathy Castel, Marie-Pierre Castel, Serge Rollin, Catherine Castel
• Language: French, English
• Subtitles: Not specified
• Run Time: 1 hour and 27 minutes
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Format: Blu-ray
• Release Date: October 19, 2026
• Region: Region Free

Discover the surreal and erotic world of Jean Rollin with this essential Blu-ray edition of Lips of Blood.