THE ESCAPEES | 4K UHD | Powerhouse Films

FRENCH | ADVENTURE | DRAMA | HORROR

Cult horror from French director Jean Rollin. Sensationalism, surrealism and seduction prevail as two wayward young girls make their escape from an institution only to get picked up by a travelling dance troupe. The cast includes Laurence Dubas and Christiane Coppé.

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Year: 1981
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Certificate: Rated BBFC: 15
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Runtime: 95 mins
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Director: Jean Rollin
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Starring: Laurence Dubas, Christiane Coppé, Marianne Valiot, Patrick Perrot, Louise Dhour, Jean-Louis Fortuit, Jean Herel, Claude Leveque, Patricia Mercurol, Brigitte Lahaie, Celine Royce
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Studio: Powerhouse Films
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Edition: DigiPack
6,000 copies
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Release Date: 9 Dec 2024
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Country of Release: United Kingdom
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Discs: 1 x 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc
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Region: 4K Blu-ray: Region free
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Video: Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
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Audio: French: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
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Language: French
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Subtitles: English
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Packaging: Slipbox
DigiPack
Booklet
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Barcode: 5060697922943
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Special Features

Indicator / Powerhouse Films Limited Edition 4K UHD (Region Free); new 4K HDR restoration from the original negative by Powerhouse Films; 4K (2160p) UHD presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); two presentations of the film: Les Échappées (Jean Rollin's original version) and Les Paumées du petit matin (alternative version with re-ordered scenes); presented in full-face clear Scanavo case with reversible sleeve; limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Lucas Balbo, archival writing on the film by Jean Rollin, an archival interview with the director, an archival interview with composer Philippe D'Aram, a tribute to Rollin by Nicolas Stanzick, and full film credits; limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units

Audio commentary with film expert Tim Lucas (2024)

One Day in Paris (2008, 30 mins), far-reaching interview with Rollin in which he discusses The Escapees and his other films

Quant à Louise (2024, 5 mins), regular Rollin collaborators Natalie Perrey and Jean-Pierre Bouyxou remember actress Louise Dhour

Monsieur Loup et la folie (2024, 9 mins), previously unseen interview with Jean-Loup Philippe

A Secret Room (2024, 35 mins), critical appreciation by author and musician Stephen Thrower

Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind-the-scenes photography
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