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The Fearless Vampire Killers, or Pardon Me but Your Teeth Are in My Neck |  | Director: Roman Polanski
Actors: Roman Polanski, Jack MacGowran, Sharon Tate, Alfie Bass, Fiona Lewis
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  126 reviews
Sales Rank: 14163
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: WARD65146D
ISBN: 0790745658
UPC: 012569514621
EAN: 9780790745657
ASIN: B0002KQNJU
Release Date: October 5, 2004
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Product Description
THE OLD BAT RESEARCHER, PROFESSOR ABRONSIUS AND HIS ASSISTANT,ALFRED, GO TO A REMOTE TRANSYLVANIAN VILLAGE LOOKING FORVAMPIRES.
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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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 The Beginning of the Roman Polanski Curse? April 22, 2010
R. V. Greene Jr. (Somewhere NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Once long ago my Granny Greene and I would stay up very, very late. I would stay with her sometimes when my parents wanted privacy. At night on the week-ends, on local TV, they would have movie marathons and even "Shock Theater". We shared a love of horror films and watched them often. This movie,"The Fearless Vampire Killers", caught our attention and took us to a place that few movies go.We would eat fresh buttered pop-corn, candied apples, and real Philly Cheese-Steak sandwiches. Watching scary movies with the light out in my Granny Greene's old house was a real treat that I have never forgotten. Lots of movies pretend to have snow and ice, this one delivers. The classic vampire castle is marvelous and realistic. The costuming is a brilliant work of cinematic art. This was Roman Polanski in the beginning of his career, when he was in love with Sharon Tate. I don't know what he did to anger the Gods, but a curse was laid upon Polanski. Soon thereafter, Sharon Tate, while pregnant with Polanski's baby, was murdered by the Manson Family in their "Helter Skelter" rampage in the mid-60's. His life has been in ruin ever since. Somehow this curse involves Charles Manson, Sharon Tate, and Roman Polanski. He let loose an evil spirit, looked to closely into the dark, or perhaps he stepped on someone's grave. All people say "Beware the Polanski curse!" This is a very campy, dated and funny movie. I've looked for it for years. Finally it's in my possession! Special message for movie-buffs, [Please Note: This is the first time in a movie, where you see the vampire's ball. Lots of movies later try to re-create the vampire's ball, but the idea originated here with "The Fearless Vampire Killers."] This movie is a must have for any ...creature of the night! P.S. Yes, it's true! There is a Gay Vampire in this movie. I guess that is also a first.
 A Vampire Spoof that U Can Sink Your Teeth Into April 6, 2010
Van T. Roberts (Columbus, Mississippi, USA)
Two incompetent vampire hunters, Professor Abronsius (Jack MacGowran of "Doctor Zhivago") and his bumbling assistant Alfred (Roman Polanski of "Rush Hour 3") venture to a remote village in Eastern Europe so they can substantiate the existence of vampires. "The Fearless Vampire Killers or Pardon Me But Your Teeth are in my Neck" is a spoof of vampire chillers in general and specifically Hammer horror movies. Mind you, this qualifies as a traditional vampire movie. The vampires have fangs, cast no reflection in mirrors, and spend their days in their coffins. Although the film generated a lot of coin in Europe, it flopped in America and MGM didn't help matters when they re-edited it so drastically that director Roman Polanski disowned it. Polanski penned the screenplay with his Repulsion collaborator Gérard Brach. Wilfrid Shingleton's production designs are first-rate. Nevertheless, Polanski and his collaborators scare up a lot of atmosphere in this 107 minute film. "Blue Max" lenser Douglas Slocombe's widescreen cinematography contributes to the air of suspense that Polanski generates. "The Fearless Vampire Killers" is one of those rare films that you could watch in the dead of an incandescent summer and contract chills from its winter-covered surroundings.
The narrator sets the ominous but amusing tone of this sophisticated parody: "That night, penetrating deep into the heart of Transylvania, Professor Abronsius was unaware that he was on the point of reaching the goal of his mysterious investigations. In the course of which he had journeyed throughout Central Europe for years accompanied by his one and only faithful disciple, Alfred. A scholar and scientist whose genius was unappreciated, Abronsius had given up all to devote himself body and soul to what was to him a sacred mission. He had even lost his chair at Königsberg University, where for a long time his colleagues used to refer to him as "The Nut." Along the way, angry dogs attack our hapless heroes, and the elderly, white-haired professor arrives at an inn frozen to the bone. Jewish innkeeper Shagal (Alfie Bass of "Alfie") thaws out the professor after everybody chimes in with a remedy to thaw him out. The first thing that Abronsius notices is string of garlic dangling from the ceiling. As far as he is concerned, Abronsius has found vampires and he plans to stay. When Shagal shows Abronsius and Alfred to their room, he forgets that his bodacious, red-haired daughter Sarah (Sharon Tate) is luxuriating in their bathtub. He promises Abronsius and Alfred that they will have use of the bathroom tomorrow. Shagal whips his daughter for constantly using the tub to bathe in, and she informs Alfred later that she got into the habit of washing regularly in school.
Naturally, when Abronsius inquires, Shagal and his townsfolk dismiss vampires as nothing more than superstitious shenanigans. Later, the professor spots a hunchback, Koukol (Terry Downes of "A Study in Terror"), and sends Alfred off to follow the deformed fellow. Alfred doesn't get far, especially after the hunchback appears to dine on dog. At the inn, Shagal likes to slip out of bed late at night and sneak up to bundle up with Magda, the Maid (Fiona Lewis of "Otley"), but Shagal's wife Rebecca (Jessie Robins of "Billy Liar") has her suspicions. She tries to catch him in the act, but clobbers the inquisitive Abronsius by mistake. He never learns who struck. Ironically, Shagal manages to conceal himself and his vast bulk behind the door in Magda's room. Sarah pays the price of bathing one time too often, and she is cavorting in bubbles when the skylight opens and Count von Krolock (Ferdy Mayne of "Where Eagles Dare") descends, in his regal Bela Lugosi cloak, and takes a bite out of her beautiful throat. Shagal goes off to avenge Sarah and comes back dead and drained. Meanwhile, Alfred has become infatuated with Sarah, and Abronsius and he set off for the Count's castle to rescue her. When they blunder into the castle, the vampire patriarch awaits them and has rooms prepared for them.
You can tell that this vampire spoof is different when a nubile young lady tries to ward off a thirsty vampire with a crucifix and the vampire dismisses her efforts with a chuckle because he is Jewish: "Oy, hev you got the wrong vampire!" The ironic ending is a big plus, too.
fearless vampire killers March 5, 2010
J. tanquary (california)
this is one of the different movies done in a different way the actores seem to be ones i havent seen before and the story and acts are funny but little scary. there no great special effects that i find boring after a while and seem so phoney , the scenery is real it takes place in real out doors . lot of movies lack this.
A classic comedy horror flick February 9, 2010
K. peterson
It is just as I remembered it.....I saw this when I was a kid and thought it was hilarious then...and after watching it again after so many years, I found it just as funny and entertaining today. One of those cult classics.
The Fearless Vampire Killers, or Pardon Me but Your Teeth Are in My Neck January 20, 2010
Paul D. Christenson
That night, penetrating deep into the heart of Transylvania, Professor Abronsius was unaware that he was on the point of reaching the goal of his mysterious investigations. In the course of which he had journeyed throughout Central Europe for years accompanied by his one and only faithful disciple, Alfred. A scholar and scientist whose genius was unappreciated, Abronsius had given up all to devote himself body and soul to what was to him a sacred mission. He had even lost his chair at Königsberg University, where for a long time his colleagues used to refer to him as "The Nut".
And thus the comedic romp begins...
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