Jack MacGowran, Roman Polanski, Alfie Bass
A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress.
DVD Release Date: October 5, 2004
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June 18, 2008Professor Abronsius (Jack MacGowran, The Exorcist) and his assistant Alfred (director Roman Polanksi) are searching for the castle of Count Von Krolock (Ferdy Mayne), a vampire whose minions are quickly wiping out the population of a quiet Transylvanian village. Arriving at an in...( read more)
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March 20, 2008Dated but humorous vampire tale with Polanski and Sharon Tate in the lead roles
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December 11, 2007Imagine a Hammer Horror version of Scooby Doo written & Directed by Roman Polanski
Did I mention Sharon Tate?
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October 23, 2007slap-stick comedy is not Polanski's forte but he manages to combine a sultry dark mood, a witty mise-en-scène, great performances and an insanely good soundtrack. Nostalgia and affection is what I feel for this film and for the gorgeous Sharon Tate, before her tragic fate, rest i...( read more)
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June 5, 2007Uneven vampire comedy from Roman Polanski that has some great moments, but can also drag horribly in between. It's probably the first attempt at the deconstruction of the whole vampire legend that I can think of, and as such has a certain curiosity value. The progenitor every vam...( read more)
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October 28, 2009One of Polanski´s greatest achievements. This film mixes horror and comedy to great effect.
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October 10, 2009Funny parts, but not nearly funny enough for what
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September 13, 2009This is a very under-rated comedy. After her death Sharon Tate was given star billing, but sh'e not in the film very much, but when she does appear on screen, she radiates that something special. The film is shot with awesome angles and with some picturesque scenery. Highly recom...( read more)
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June 18, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
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