The Iron Rose (4K UHD, US Limited Edition)

Director: Jean Rollin
Cast: Franoise Pascal, Hugues Quester, Natalie Perrey, Mireille Dargent, Michel Delesalle,
Jean Rollin
Synopsis
Having built his reputation with a quartet of eccentric erotic vampire tales, Jean Rollin surprised
audiences with The Iron Rose (Le Rose de fer), an atmospheric detour into the realms of the
fantastique.
When a couple played by Franoise Pascal (Burke and Hare) and Hugues Quester (Je taime moi
non plus) stumble across an old cemetery, they begin to explore its gravestones and crypts. But,
as night falls, they find that they are unable to leave…
Restored in 4K from the original negative, The Iron Rose also features Rollin regulars Natalie
Perrey (Lips of Blood) and Mireille Dargent (Requiem for a Vampire), and is considered by many to
be one of its directors crowning achievements. This new edition also includes a new 4K
restoration of Rollins early short film The Yellow Loves, an evocation of the poetry of Tristan
Corbire, whose work was also the inspiration for The Iron Rose.
INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION 4K UHD SPECIAL FEATURES
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: La Rose de fer, Jean Rollins original French-language version; and
The Crystal Rose, the English-language version
Original mono audio
Audio commentary with film historian Tim Lucas (2025)
Jean Rollin Introduces The Iron Rose (1998)

Archival interview with Rollin (2010): the filmmaker discusses The Iron Rose
Les Nuits du cimetiere (2024): in-depth documentary on the making of The Iron Rose by Rollins
personal assistant, Daniel Gouyette, featuring interviews with key Rollin associates Jean-Nol
Delamarre, Natalie Perrey, and Alain Petit
Archival interview with Franoise Pascal (2012)
Newly edited interview with Franoise Pascal (2025)
Critical appreciation by author and film historian Stephen Thrower (2025)
The Yellow Loves (Les Amours jaunes,1958): Rollins impressionist interpretation of the poetry of
Tristan Corbire
Marcelline Block on Tristan Corbire (2025): the academic explores the poets influence on
Rollins work
Original theatrical trailers
Image gallery: promotional and publicity material, and behind the scenes
New and improved English translation subtitles for the French soundtrack
New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing for the English version
Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Nick Pinkerton, an archival
introduction by Jean Rollin, a reprint of Rollins original 1972 scenario titled The Night of the
Cemetery, an archival interview with Franoise Pascal, Jean Rollin on The Yellow Loves, an
introduction to the poetry of Tristan Corbire, and full film credits
World premiere on 4K UHD
Limited edition of 10,000 individually numbered units (6,000 4K UHDs and 4,000 Blu-rays) for the
UK and US
All extras subject to change