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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301967990
Format: Import, NTSC
ISBN: 6301967992
Languages: EnglishUnknownAnalogEnglishOriginal LanguageAnalog
Release Date: April 27, 1995
Theatrical Release Date: 1966
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One of Roman Polanski's more overt comedies, this 1966 monster spectacle stars Jack MacGowran and Polanski as a clunky but heroic pair of vampire killers. Called upon to rescue the beautiful and buxom daughter (Sharon Tate) of an innkeeper from a Draculalike bloodsucker, the duo muddle through all sorts of scrapes, the most intense being a scene in which a room full of dancing vampires realize the human interlopers are the only ones in the room who are reflected in a mirror. Scary and funny, the film has some unforgettable set pieces, a terrific score, one of the few records of Tate's extraordinary beauty, and vibrant performances. Not exactly Polanski in a relaxed mode, but clear evidence of his estimable skills as a director of both brilliance and polish. --Tom Keogh
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My friend recommended this movie to me and he spoke in such glowing terms that I was convinced I would love this movie to death. I was more bored to death than anything else. The whole beginning of the movie was quite forgettable. In fact I didn't really have my attention peaked till the Vampire's son nearly bit the bumbling assistant, Alfred. By that point the better half of the movie was beyond me fortunately. The actual annual ball was beautifully done. I loved the music and the dancing was quite ornate with the cinematography during that sequence being quite appealing to the eye. Sharon Tate is spectacular and fetching throughout the movie, especially when she dances daintily in her period dress. It was she and the ball itself which for me was the saving grace of the entire movie. It wasn't terrible, I've seen worse movies. It's just a shame that the movie moved at such a slow, unbearable pace that it can leave the viewer quite disinterested. The antics of the Professor and ... Read More
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J'ai vu ce film dans les années 70 et je dois dire que pour moi c'est un classique des meilleurs films du genre. Drôle et en même temps impressionnant par l'atmosphère qui si dégage. Un film à voir absolument. Le DVD surprenant en plusieurs langues très intéressant. Très heureux de l'avoir dans ma collection.
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... when u compare it with Rosemary`s Baby, Repulsion and Frantic. But it DOES have its moments... What really saves this film is the music by Komeda, choreography by Norwegian Tutte Lemkow, the scenary, the make-up, the off-key characters, Sharon Tate and the costumes... Too often u find yourself wondering what-the-heck this is all about and why doesn`t Polanski move a bit faster into the action??? Still; it`s watchable and I`m glad that so many have found it to their hearts:-)
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Late one night many years ago I had the pleasure of watching the great Roman Polanski vampire film. Now, many years later, I have added the complete and uncut edition to my collection.
This tongue-in-cheek begins with Professor Abronsius and his assistant (Polanski) arriving in Transylvania. The professor, who has one of the silliest mustaches of all time, is researching the legends of vampires. He is convinced that they really exist and that he can eliminate them. Shortly after their arrival it becomes apparent that there are indeed strange creatures about. All of the evidence convinces the professor that his suspicions are correct.
When the inn they are staying in is hit by a vampire the two journey to a bleak castle. There they encounter the local lord, who is a vampire. The lord and the professor hit it off quite well as both are men (ahem) of learning. During the day the professor and his assistant search for the vampires tomb. They find it but are unable ... Read More
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Laugh yourself to death when you're not crawling under the couch out of fear ... . The movie, a real vampire film complete with more than enough horror, is also a spoof on vampire films. Several scenes come to mind (from long ago!). First, the beautiful tavern girl bathing as a new vampire, the recently bitten taven owner, bursts through the window. She flashes a crucifix before his eyes and his head darts to the side....and then he faces her, "Wrong religion, my dear!" Then, the old vampire researcher and his assistant (Polanski) enter 'the castle' and meet the vampire. Researcher and vampire quote their academic sources competitively to each other, the one trying to outdo the other.
I gave the film 4 stars instead of 5 because I'm one of those with a tendency to crawl under the couch .... . The scene with Polanski and the professor crawling around on the roof of the castle is too unforgetable.
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