The Fearless Vampire Killers 1967

The Fearless Vampire Killers or: Pardon Me, but Your Teeth Are in My Neck

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This uneven but amiable 1967 vampire picture is part horror spoof, part central European epic, and 100 percent Roman Polanski, whose signature sensibility colors every frame.

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Movie Info

Vampire hunter Professor Abronsius (Jack MacGowran) and his faithful assistant, Alfred (Roman Polanski), are traveling across Transylvania when they stop to rest at a suspicious-looking inn. That night, they witness the innkeeper's daughter, Sarah (Sharon Marie Tate), being whisked away by Count von Krolock (Ferdy Mayne), an obvious vampire, and pursue him to his nearby castle. They break in, only to be invited to stay by the unfazed count, and plot to rescue Sarah and destroy their murderous host.
  • Genre:
    horror
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Roman Polanski
  • Producer:
    Gene Gutowski
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Filmways Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Mono
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm

Cast

Jack McGowran
Jack MacGowran
as Prof. Abronsius
Sharon Tate
as Sarah Shagal
Alfie Bass
as Shagal
Jessie Robbins
as Rebecca
Jessie Robins
as Mrs. Shagal
Ferdinand "Ferdy" Mayne
as Count Von Krolock
Iain Quarrier
as Herbert Von Krolock
Terry Downes
as Koukol
Fiona Lewis
as Maid
Ronald Lacey
as Idiot
Sydney Bromley
as Driver
Andreas Malandrinos
as Woodcutter
Otto Diamant
as Woodcutter
Otto Di Amant
as Woodcutter
Andrea Malandrinos
as Woodcutter
Matthew Walters
as Woodcutter
Roman Polanski
as Alfred
Jack Mac Gowran
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Audience Reviews for The Fearless Vampire Killers

  • Mar 28, 2012
    First off Polanski is my favorite director yes three movies in my top 10 but this would not even come close to one of his great works. . I heard some critics say it's the perfect mix of comedy and horror, but really it's not either one if you want a vampire movie that has that perfect mix watch the original fright night. Now it wasn't completely dull yes I did laugh a lot at the beginning, but then It just went down. mainly because since you didn't care about the characters at all it was very hard to get into the story. This is definitely my least favorite Polanski film
    Daniel D Super Reviewer
  • Aug 30, 2011
    Here's Polanski's take on classic vampire films with grains of gags and snow. The problem with this movie is very simple: it's uneven in trying to be a comedy and a Hammer homage; the comedy doesn't work; the homage to classic vampire movies only works, essentially, because of the scenery. I don't know what Polanski's intentions were but something was lost during filming because the end result is an unsatisfying, dull, and superfluous ninety minutes.
    Jonny B Super Reviewer
  • Sep 05, 2010
    Polanski's vampire comedy is hilarious and cute. Polanski plays the sidekick in the movie, and he's a really good actor too. I really liked this movie, he has such a cool style and the story and characters are so funny. If you love vampire movies I highly recommend this one.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jan 01, 2010
    I really don't understand why Roman Polanski ever decided to make a vampire movie in this fashion. You'd think that with all of his mastery in suspense, he would produce a truly terrifying film. However, the result is little more than cheap physical comedy and corny dialogue. I would say that I blame that more on the writing, but it's not excusable from such an amazing director. Truly my least favorite Polanski film.
    Conner R Super Reviewer
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