Jean Rollin’s third feature film, 1971’s The Shiver of the Vampires (Le Frisson des vampires), established themes and visual motifs to which he would return throughout his career, blending horror, eroticism, fairy tale, and surrealism to create his unique cinema of the fantastique. Arriving at a decrepit chateau for their honeymoon, young newlyweds undergo a series of surreal and sinister encounters, and come to realise that they are the prey of the resident vampires.

Regarded as one of Rollin’s greatest films, this edition features performances from Sandra Julien and Marie-Pierre Castel, ravishing cinematography from Jean-Jacques Renon, and a thrilling jazz-rock score by Acanthus.

Key Features/Benefits

• 4K UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• New 4K HDR restoration from the internegative by Powerhouse Films
• Includes original French and English mono soundtracks
• Run time of 1 hour and 35 minutes
• Rated suitable for 18 years and over

Indicator Standard Edition 4K UHD Special Features

• Audio commentary with director Jean Rollin (2006)
• Audio commentary with Sylvia Kristel: From Emmanuelle to Chabrol author Jeremy Richey (2023)
• Virginie Sélavy on ‘The Shiver of the Vampire’ (2023): appreciation by the author and film historian
• Rouge Vif (2023): updated documentary on the making of The Shiver of the Vampires by Rollin’s personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette
• Introduction by Jean Rollin (1998): filmed appraisal by the director
• Interview with Jean Rollin by Patricia MacCormack (2004): lengthy discussion filmed in Paris
• Deleted scenes: sex sequences filmed for the export market
• Original French, English and German theatrical trailers
• Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
• New and improved English translation subtitles for the French soundtrack
• New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Specifications

Director: Jean Rollin

Actors: Jacques Robiolles, Jean-Marie Durand, Michel Delahaye, Sandra Julien

Media Format: 4K (Blu-ray)

Language Options: English, French

Run Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes

Release Date: 17 Aug. 2026

Age Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over

Experience Jean Rollin's influential early work, The Shiver of the Vampires, presented here in a definitive 4K UHD restoration from Powerhouse Films.