Tag Archives: Jean Rollin
Double Feature: The Grapes of Death (1978)/Night of the Hunted (1980)
Two of Jean Rollin’s most fascinating experiments have now come to Blu-Ray courtesy Kino’s Redemption line. They may also be two of his best films. The Grapes of Death (Les Raisins de la mort, 1978) and Night of the Hunted … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's, 80's, Amnesia, Brigitte Lahaie, horror, Jean Rollin, Madness, Science Fiction, Slasher, Wine, Zombie
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Zombie Lake (1981)
When discussing the works of Shakespeare – and I think it’s important to begin with Shakespeare when discussing Zombie Lake (1981) – we classify the plays as comedies, histories, and tragedies, to make better sense of their structure and to … Continue reading
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Tagged 80's, horror, Jean Rollin, Nazis, sexploitation, Zombie
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Fascination (1979)
Following Lips of Blood (1975), an artistic achievement in dream-like Gothic romanticism which he was financially compelled to re-edit and re-release as a bastardized, pornographic picture (Suce moi vampire), Jean Rollin entered the wilderness. He became Michel Gentil; he became … Continue reading
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Tagged 70's, Brigitte Lahaie, horror, Jean Rollin, Slasher
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