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- Introduction - archival video introduction to the film by Jean Rollin. The introduction was included on the Wicked-Vision Media release of The Shivers of the Vampires. In English. (5 min).
- French Trailer - presented here is a restored French trailer for The Shiver of the Vampires. In French, with English test. (5 min).
- English Trailer - presented here is a restored English trailer for The Shiver of the Vampires. In French, with English test. (5 min).
- Export Inserts - presented here are seven export inserts. The majority feature erotic content. Fully restored. (25 min).
- Rouge Vif - Le Frisson des Vampires - this archival program includes clips from interviews with production assistant Jean-Noël Delamarre, production assistant Natalie Perrey. and others. The program was included on the Wicked-Vision Media release of The Shivers of the Vampires. In French, with optional English subtitles. (18 min) .
- Commentary One - this archival audio commentary was recorded by Jean Rollin. In it, Rollin discusses in great detail how The Shiver of the Vampires was shot, lit, and edited, as well as the unique tone of its narrative. The commentary is in French, with optional English subtitles.
- Commentary Two - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by Jeremy Richey, author of Sylvia Kristel: From Emmanuelle to Chabrol. Mr. Richey considers The Shiver of the Vampires one of Rollin's greatest cinematic achievements and offers an in-depth analysis of the film that validates his opinion.
- Jean Rollin: Fear and Desire - in this archival interview, Jean Rollin discusses his fascination with vampires and the atmosphere that surrounds them, the women and eroticism in his films, and their stylistic appearance. The interview was conducted by Patricia MacCormack in Paris in 2004. In English, not subtitled. (41 min).
- Virgine Selavy: Macabre Psychedelia - this new video essay was created by critic and author Virgine Selavy. In English, not subtitled. (8 min).
- Image Gallery -
- 1. Original promotional material
- 2. Behind the scenes
- Book - limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by David Hinds, an archival introduction by Jean Rollin, an archival interview with the director by Peter Blumenstock, an archival interview with actor Marie-Pierre Castel, Andy Votel on Acanthus, the mysterious group behind the film's soundtrack, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and technical credits.
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